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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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06VIENNA514 | USG CONCERNS OVER AUSTRIAN BANKING OPERATIONS [...] (S/NF) In view of continued Washington questions about the operations of Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB) and Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA/CA) in several areas, this cable attempts to consolidate all the information that this Mission has regarding allegations and GoA responses. Embassy would [...] | 2006-02-17 19:38:00 | Embassy Vienna | SECRET | PARM PREL EFIN MNUC KCRM KTFN KNNP AU |
06VIENNA515 | USG CONCERNS OVER AUSTRIAN BANKING OPERATIONS [...] (S/NF) In view of continued Washington questions about the operations of Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB) and Bank Austria Creditanstalt (BA/CA) in several areas, this cable attempts to consolidate all the information that this Mission has regarding allegations and GoA responses. Embassy would apprecia [...] | 2006-02-17 19:38:00 | Embassy Vienna | SECRET | PARM PREL EFIN MNUC KCRM KTFN KNNP AU |
06VIENNA540 | AUSTRIAN EU PRESIDENCY JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Austrians have organized a broad range of law enforcement and counterterrorism-related meetings and seminars during their EU Presidency from January - June 2006. The recently adopted (December 6, 2005) EU Council paper on "A Strategy for the External Dimension of JHA: Global [...] | 2006-02-22 10:39:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER KCRM SNAR EFIN ETTC AU EUN |
06VIENNA678 | AUSTRIA: SIXTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] Entire cable is sensitive but unclassified; please treat accordingly. 2. Below please find Embassy Vienna's submission for the annual TIP report. Responses are keyed to reftel. BEGIN TEXT: I21. OVERVIEW ------------ A. Austria as a Country of Transit and Destination Police, M [...] | 2006-03-06 15:00:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ALAB AU |
06VIENNA764 | MARCH 2-3 U.S.- EU SENIOR LEVEL TALKS ON JUSTICE, [...] (SBU) Summary. The Senior Level U.S.-EU Informal Meeting on Justice, Freedom, and Security (JLS) was held in Vienna March 2 and 3, and covered the full range of JLS issues on migration, borders and visas, counter-terrorism and security, and law enforcement cooperation. Among the key outcom [...] | 2006-03-14 08:36:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER EUN KCRM SNAR EFIN ETTC AU |
06VIENTIANE1141 | A SAD ANNIVERSARY: WHERE ARE THE 26 CHILDREN AS WE [...] (U) This message contains an action request for the Department. Please see paragraph 16. 2. (C) Summary: The case of the 26 missing children has been unresolved since December 2005. Since then, there have been rumors that the children may have been secretly deported back to Thailand or ev [...] | 2006-11-28 08:03:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN LA PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG TH |
06VIENTIANE298 | DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES' LAO VISIT [...] (C) UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Wendy Chamberlin's March 28-30 visit offered some promise of a positive resolution to Laos' continued detention of 27 Hmong deportees. Chamberlin met with Politburo member Pany Yathoteu, and ethnic Hmong, and with Deputy Foreign Minister Phongsava [...] | 2006-03-30 06:53:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KCRM TH LA |
06VIENTIANE316 | AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INFO ON LOCATION OF MISSING [...] (C) Amnesty International analyst Brittis Edman (please protect),in Thailand recently to gather details about the deportation and subsequent disappearance of the 27 Hmong, called us from Bangkok March 30 to report on her visit to Petchaboon province, where she met with family members of the c [...] | 2006-04-03 10:50:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PREF KCRM TH LA |
06VIENTIANE321 | MORE DETAILS ON LOCATION OF MISSING HMONG CHILDREN [...] (C) Embassy spoke to two sources today who provided additional details about the location of the missing group of 27 Hmong deported from Thailand (reftel). Although there are inconsistencies between the two reports, together they lead us to believe that the 22 girls in the group are likely stil [...] | 2006-04-04 10:39:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREF PHUM PREL KCRM TH LA |
06VIENTIANE894 | CASE OF 26 MISSING HMONG CHILDREN STILL OF CONCERN [...] (C) This cable requests the Department pass an action request to Embassy Luxembourg; please see paragraph 14. It also has kudos for USUN and Embassy Sweden which we request the Department pass on; please see paragraph 15. 2. (C) Summary: &Like-minded8 senior diplomats met to discuss the c [...] | 2006-09-14 10:42:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN LA PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG UNDP |
06VILNIUS198 | LITHUANIA 2006 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: Lithuania is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficking in persons (TIP). The government of Lithuania (GOL) estimates that between 1,000 and 1,200 women leave Lithuania every year to engage in prostitution, basing their calculations on 2003 Europol data. There [...] | 2006-02-27 15:44:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF LH |
06VILNIUS355 | RUSSIAN BANKER BABENKO'S PRISON TIME EXTENDED; [...] A Vilnius court extended the imprisonment of former Russian banker Igor Babenko for three months on April 7. After the Vilnius court ruled on September 8, 2005, to extradite Babenko (reftel),the Migration Department subsequently granted asylum status on January 30. The Prosecutor General app [...] | 2006-04-12 10:27:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ENRG EFIN KCRM KJUS PHUM LH RS |
06VILNIUS473 | DISTRICT COURT OVERTURNS RUSSIAN BANKER BABENKO'S [...] Vilnius District Administrative Court revoked on May 22 the Migration Department's decision granting Russian banker Igor Babenko asylum in Lithuania. Babenko has seven days to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court. Barring an appeal, the ruling sets the stage for the Vilnius Appeals Co [...] | 2006-05-23 12:54:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ENRG EFIN KCRM PHUM LH RS |
06VILNIUS520 | 2006 TIP REPORT DELIVERED [...] (SBU) We delivered Lithuania's 2006 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) narrative and tier ranking to Lina Gubreviciute of the MFA's Americas Section on June 5. Gubreviciute thanked us for the courtesy copy and reiterated Lithuania's commitment to combat trafficking in persons. She said that Lithu [...] | 2006-06-06 12:57:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL LH |
06VILNIUS591 | LITHUANIA RESPONSIVE TO TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Our interlocutors here positively appraised the 2006 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report and reftel points. The report,s recommendations have already inspired the GOL to implement measures to improve anti-trafficking efforts. The GOL is also working on a comprehensive strateg [...] | 2006-06-23 09:20:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG LH |
06VILNIUS82 | VILNIUS'S LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO INFLUX OF [...] This is the first cable in a two-part series detailing efforts law enforcement in Lithuania's capital of Vilnius are taking to meet the increased demand upon its services by a burgeoning tourist industry, and a review of Vilnius's local criminal justice facilities. 2. Summary. More touri [...] | 2006-01-26 11:42:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CMGT KCRM PGOV LH |
06WARSAW1570 | OPERATION PROMISED LAND - ITALIANS AND POLES TAKE [...] Summary: On July 18, Polish and Italian police made simultaneous arrests of 25 individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking and forced labor of an estimated 1000 Polish citizens in the Apulia region of southern Italy. PolOff and LegAtt met with the Polish police officers involved in the [...] | 2006-08-02 08:49:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KJUS KCRM PGOV PL |
06WARSAW2511 | POLAND: GOVERNMENT STEPS UP EFFORTS VS. FORCED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In the months since stories broke of Poles trafficked to Spain and Italy for forced labor (Reftel) the Polish government has stepped up efforts in the fight against human trafficking. The Polish National Police (PNP) has supplemented the five person Central Anti-Trafficking Uni [...] | 2006-12-06 15:45:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KJUS KCRM PGOV IT PL SP SW UK |
06WARSAW634 | POLAND: GOP PREPARES FOR FATF EVALUATION [...] (SBU) Contacts at Poland's Ministry of Finance reported to Econoff that the Ministry is preparing for a Financial Action Task Force evalution that will occur in May. Ministry of Finance contacts stated that they expect results to be issued within six months of the visit, and that the Ministr [...] | 2006-04-05 14:46:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KCRM PTER PREL PL |
06WELLINGTON160 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS - NEW ZEALAND 3/2006 [...] (SBU) Following are responses for the Trafficking in Person report for New Zealand, keyed to reftel: Begin responses: 21. Overview of a country's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons: A. New Zealand has been a country of destination for internationally trafficked women in th [...] | 2006-03-01 03:47:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB NZ |
06WELLINGTON714 | NZ FAVORS USG CONSULTATIONS ON RECAAP PIRACY [...] (C) PE Couns discussed GNZ views on the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP) with Michael Swain, Deputy Director of the Security Policy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Despite reftel observation that [...] | 2006-09-10 21:19:00 | Embassy Wellington | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EWWT IN KCRM KTIA MY PBTS PHSA PREL SNAR UK |
06YEREVAN1019 | A PROSTITUTE'S STORY: SEX AND TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) Poverty and desperation are the largest factors contributing to trafficking in persons in Armenia, according to prostitutes, police and NGOs in Vanadzor, Armenia's third-largest city. We met them during a July 14 trip to the city, where prostitutes gather after dusk in the traffic circle outsid [...] | 2006-07-28 12:32:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | HSTC KTIP KWMN KCRM PHUM PREL PGOV AM |
06YEREVAN1091 | AMBASSADOR PUSHES PROSECUTOR GENERAL ON TRAFFICKING CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS [...] (C) Ambassador, DCM and Poloff met with Armenian Prosecutor General (PG) Aghvan Hovsepyan August 8 about allegations of investigative misconduct and abuse in connection with a human trafficking case. The underlying case involves three prostitutes who allege they were trafficked from Armenia to Turk [...] | 2006-08-09 13:15:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KWMN KCRM PREL PGOV PHUM HSTC AM TU |
06YEREVAN1101 | APPARENT REPRISAL: TAX POLICE INSPECT ANTI-TIP NGO [...] (C) An anti-trafficking NGO reported a surprise visit from tax inspectors August 10, two days after the Ambassador pushed the Armenian Prosecutor General (PG) Aghvan Hovsepyan to investigate allegations of investigative corruption the "Hope and Help" NGO had raised with the Embassy (reftel). A [...] | 2006-08-11 11:49:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN KCRM KTIP HSTC AM |
06YEREVAN1161 | PROSECUTOR GENERAL'S NEW ANTI-TIP NGO COMMITTEE [...] (C) On August 21, the Prosecutor General (PG) announced the formation of an NGO committee to assist it in its anti- TIP efforts. Anti-TIP NGO leaders generally feel the creation of such a team is a good idea, as long as it is allowed to function fully and does not become a tool for the PG to [...] | 2006-08-25 12:32:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KTIP KCRM HSTC AM |
06YEREVAN139 | ARMENIA CONVICTS MORE TRAFFICKERS [...] (SBU) On January 12 the first instance court of Kotayk Region sentenced Gayane Mirzoyan and Avetis Kiziriyan to four and a half years of prison under charges of Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The defendants worked for a notorious pimp in Dubai, Anahit Malkhasyan, who died in a car accident on [...] | 2006-01-31 12:50:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM AM KTIP HSTC |
06YEREVAN1419 | ARMENIA NARROWLY AVOIDS A MAJOR MISSTEP IN PROPOSED LEGAL [...] (SBU) A recent attempt by the Armenian Ministry of Justice to propose judicial reforms in the chaotic area of expert witnesses came perilously close to making a bad situation worse in criminal, civil, and administrative legal proceedings. During the week of September 11-15, 2006, representativ [...] | 2006-10-11 09:11:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR KCRM KJUS AM |
06YEREVAN1524 | PROSECUTOR-GENERAL'S TIP-MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION [...] (C) An internal probe of allegations of misconduct with human traffickers by two investigators in the Prosecutor General's (PG) Office is apparently over, and the investigators reportedly cleared of all charges. No results have been released publicly. Sources within the PG's Office and some [...] | 2006-10-31 04:07:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KTIP KWMN KCRM HSTC AM |
06YEREVAN1548 | POST'S ANTI-TIP FULL-COURT PRESS [...] (C) Post delivered a major push on trafficking in persons this week, meeting a number of senior government officials to discuss the GOAM's anti-trafficking efforts. In each meeting, we delivered a strong message: Armenia risks another year on the Tier 2 Watch List, or worse, if the GOAM doesn' [...] | 2006-11-02 14:04:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KTIP KWMN KCRM HSTC AM |
06YEREVAN1597 | ARMENIA'S TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Armenia has improved its record on four of the five interim assessment indicators provided to post by G/TIP. There have been no positive developments so far this year for the fifth indicator, "vigorously investigating and prosecuting officials for complicity in trafficking." However, we [...] | 2006-11-14 06:17:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | HSTC KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN1667 | RESULTS OF POST'S ANTI-TIP FULL-COURT PRESS [...] (C) A November 27 meeting with the Prosecutor General (PG) suggests our series of "straight talk" interventions with GOAM officials in late October and early November (ref B) may be bearing fruit. The PG was more forthcoming than in previous meetings, foreshadowing changes to the PG anti-TIP u [...] | 2006-12-01 11:17:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | HSTC PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN1715 | RESULTS OF PG'S TIP INVESTIGATION [...] (C) Although we believe the Prosecutor General's (PG) Office's internal probe into allegations of investigatorial misconduct was less than thorough, we were pleased to learn December 11 that the PG's order to restructure his Anti-TIP Unit includes the reduction in status and transfer of the ac [...] | 2006-12-13 13:28:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | HSTC PHUM PREL PGOV KCRM KWMN SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN1716 | ARMENIA PROSECUTES FIRST LABOR TRAFFICKING CASE [...] (SBU) On December 12, a court in Gyumri ruled on the first-ever labor trafficking case in Armenia, sentencing the trafficker to five years of imprisonment and financial compensation for the victims. According to testimony, the victims had been trafficked to Russia to work construction near Alme [...] | 2006-12-13 13:31:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KTIP KCRM HSTC AM |
06YEREVAN214 | USG'S TIP REPORT: DRIVING ARMENIA'S ANTI-TIP [...] (SBU) On February 9 the State Inter-Agency Anti- Trafficking Commission met to discuss GOAM efforts on combating trafficking in persons (TIP) throughout 2005 in advance of the submission of the USG annual TIP Report. Members of the Commission representing state bodies (Ministry of Justice, Mi [...] | 2006-02-13 12:34:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM AM KTIP HSTC |
06YEREVAN267 | PROSECUTOR GENERAL LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION OF [...] (SBU) On February 17, Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan created a commission to investigate allegations against his employees including the investigator of his Anti-Trafficking Unit, Aristakes Yeremyan (see paragraph 6). In a meeting with the DCM, Hovsepyan was notably upset about Armenia's [...] | 2006-02-23 13:47:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PGOV PREL AM KTIP HSTC |
06YEREVAN56 | TRAFFICKER SENTENCED IN FIRST CASE OF ARMENIA [...] (SBU) On January 8, the first instance court of Artashat sentenced Sos Meliksetyan, charged under the trafficking statute (Article 132) with aggravating circumstances (reftels),to two years of corrective labor. Under this verdict Meliksetyan, who exploited three women and a minor girl from U [...] | 2006-01-13 11:45:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM AM KTIP HSTC |
06YEREVAN761 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: 2006 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) DCM presented reftel points and the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report summary for Armenia to Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian and Valery Mkrtumyan, head of Armenia's interagency Anti-TIP Commission, during a June 5 meeting. Mkrtumyan said the Anti-TIP Commission would take ou [...] | 2006-06-05 12:01:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN836 | TIP RATING CATCHES KOCHARIAN'S ATTENTION [...] (C) Armenia's second consecutive ranking on the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Tier 2 Watchlist seems to have touched a nerve in the highest levels of Armenian government. During a June 20 meeting with the Ambassador, Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian confirmed news reports that Preside [...] | 2006-06-21 09:59:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KTIP KWMN KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN840 | TOP ADVISER CLAIMS KOCHARIAN ORDERED TOUGHER [...] (C) Presidential National Security Adviser Garnik Isaghulyan told us June 21 that President Kocharian ordered law enforcement officials to toughen court verdicts for human traffickers and ensure that criminals are sentenced to the fullest extent of the law. This instruction was delivered at a [...] | 2006-06-22 03:08:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KTIP KWMN KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG TU AE AM |
06YEREVAN895 | ARMENIA RELEASES ANTI-TIP MANUALS FOR ITS OVERSEAS [...] At the release of a USG-funded anti-trafficking in persons manual for Armenian consular officials overseas, GOAM officials pledged to improve their track record in identifying and protecting trafficking victims and to strengthen Armenia's interagency Anti-TiP Commission. End Summary. 2. [...] | 2006-07-03 06:17:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KTIP KWMN KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG AM |
06YEREVAN960 | ARMENIA DRAMATICALLY INCREASES PENALTIES FOR [...] (SBU) Recent changes in Armenia's Criminal Code significantly increase penalties for trafficking in persons (TIP),making them commensurate with penalties for crimes such as rape. The Prosecutor General initiated the amendments, which took effect July 16. The changes attempt to distinguish be [...] | 2006-07-19 06:48:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KTIP KCRM HTSC AM |
06ZAGREB1 | TWO YEARS IN POWER: RESILIENCE AND STABILITY OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: During his second year in office, PM Ivo Sanader led his Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) through domestic difficulties and over critical Euro-Atlantic integration hurdles. At the same time, he sustained a government coalition whose unquestionable stability defies th [...] | 2006-01-01 15:17:00 | Embassy Zagreb | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KAWC KCRM PHUM PREF HR |
06ZAGREB1261 | GOC CONTINUES ENERGETIC FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: GOC officials and Croatian NGOs presented a coherent and well-structured approach to fighting trafficking in persons (TIP) to visiting G/TIP Foreign Affairs Officer Jennifer Donnelly in late September. Although NGOs praised the government's anti-trafficking laws, pol [...] | 2006-10-18 07:20:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL HR TRAFFICKING |
06ZAGREB1315 | CROATIAN BORDER POLICE NAB 53 ALBANIANS AT SLOVENE [...] On October 24, Croatian border police discovered a group of 53 Albanian citizens, including 25 minors, trying to cross the Croatian-Slovene border hidden in a truck with Croatian license plates allegedly driven by a 27-year-old Croatian citizen. The Croatian and Slovenian press reported on the [...] | 2006-10-30 12:01:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL HR KCRM TRAFFICKING |
06ZAGREB1338 | CROATIA INCSR 2006 - PART ONE [...] (U) Below please find per reftel request, part one of post's submission for the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. Part two on money laundering will be submitted septel. I. Summary Croatia is not a producer of narcotics. However, narcotics smuggling, particularly heroi [...] | 2006-11-06 14:52:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL KJUS KCRM HR |
06ZAGREB1428 | CROATIA ASKED TO EXTEND POLICE TRAINERS IN JORDAN THROUGH [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-01 14:46:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KCRM HR IZ |
06ZAGREB1438 | CROATIA HAS EXTENDED POLICE TRAINERS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-04 13:58:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KCRM HR IZ |
06ZAGREB183 | NEW JUSTICE MINISTER INHERITS SOLID JUDICIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-10 16:08:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KAWC PGOV PREL HR |
06ZAGREB298 | ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (SBU) Post is pleased to submit its Annual Anti- Trafficking in Persons Report. Last year, Croatia was ranked as a Tier 2 country and Post recommends retaining that ranking for this reporting period. The GOC is making a concerted effort to take a proactive stance against TIP. Towards that g [...] | 2006-03-06 11:37:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB HR |
06ZAGREB319 | POLICE AND PROSECUTORS TO ESTABLISH [...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: After months of negotiations, the Ministry of Interior and the Deputy Attorney General confirmed to Embassy Zagreb's SEED-funded ICITAP (International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program) organized crime advisor March 8 their firm plans to establish an inv [...] | 2006-03-09 14:26:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM HR |
06ZAGREB384 | NEW CROATIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY LATEST [...] (SBU) On March 16 the GoC approved and sent to the Sabor for ratification a new Strategy for the Battle Against Corruption. In presenting the Strategy to the public the previous week, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader emphasized that the battle against corruption is a permanent war that the Governme [...] | 2006-03-22 14:20:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS KCRM HR |
06ZAGREB475 | CROATIA,S ANTI-TIP AND POLICE REFORM EFFORTS GET [...] (U) Ambassador Frank and Minister of Interior Ivica Kirin gave Croatia,s anti-TIP efforts a strong push on April 11 with a public ceremony to mark the handover of FBI-funded computer equipment to the Croatian police (MUP). Most of the major print media covered the donation, and several local [...] | 2006-04-13 13:14:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KJUS PHUM PREL ETTC HR |
06ZAGREB526 | CROATIA SEEKS POLICE COOPERATION AGREEMENT [...] (U) This is an action request for EUR/SCE. SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST -------------------------- 2. (C) In an April 11 meeting, Minister of Interior Ivica Kirin asked the Ambassador to support the signing of a bilateral police cooperation agreement. As per ref A which provided the Depar [...] | 2006-04-26 11:16:00 | Embassy Zagreb | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS KCRM PTER PREL ASEC HR |
07ABIDJAN1094 | THE COUNTERFEIT DOLLAR AFFAIR - GBAGBO ENTOURAGE [...] (C) Summary. On October 11, police and prosecutors made public allegations that a counterfeit US dollar ring had been broken up in Abidjan. Three high-level officials close to the President were implicated by the accused owner of the premises in which the evidence had been found. The next [...] | 2007-10-26 07:49:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL KCRM IV |
07ABIDJAN1265 | EFFORTS TO COMBAT WEST AFRICAN DRUG TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has the will to combat drug trafficking, but lacks the capacity. Also, as it concentrates on steering the country out of its five-year political crisis, its attention is focused on other priorities. The Inter-ministerial Committee to Combat Drug Traffick [...] | 2007-12-31 16:33:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID KCRM PREL SOCI SNAR IV |
07ABIDJAN465 | COTE D'IVOIRE: FY-2007 TIP PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Embassy Abidjan is pleased to submit two proposals to strengthen and expand Cote d'Ivoire's efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) in response to reftel. The proposed projects, listed in order of funding priority, will address key areas of concern in the fight to end trafficking in Co [...] | 2007-05-04 17:54:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG IV |
07ABUDHABI1539 | MIXED PICTURE FROM ACTIVISTS ON UAE ANTI-TIP [...] (C) Summary: Recent conversations with Ansar Burney (head of a Pakistani trust who focuses on the camel jockey issue in the UAE) and Sharla Musabih (who runs a shelter for abused women in Dubai),highlight the complex nature of the TIP problem in the UAE, as well as positive yet limited offi [...] | 2007-09-13 13:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE |
07ABUDHABI1542 | UAE TIP ACTION PLAN SHARED WITH MFA [...] (SBU) PolChief discussed the TIP action plan with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani September 11, having shared ref A points earlier in the week. Al-Hosani, who represents MFA on the new Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (ref B),said the Committee was prep [...] | 2007-09-13 17:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB AE |
07ABUDHABI1568 | UNICEF FOCUSED ON "PHASE TWO" OF CAMEL JOCKEY [...] (C) Summary: UNICEF's new Chief of Child Protection in Abu Dhabi has ambitious goals regarding the implementation of "phase two" of the camel jockey repatriation program, which he hopes will involve mapping of the camel farms and better tracking of victims. He commended the UAEG for the suc [...] | 2007-09-20 05:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE |
07ABUDHABI1687 | AMABASSADOR LAGON'S VISIT TO UAE KEEPS SHARP FOCUS [...] (C) During a September 24 through 25 visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Ambassador Mark Lagon, Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),addressed USG concerns regarding UAEG's progress in combating trafficking in persons (TIP) with both Federal and Emirate level [...] | 2007-10-10 05:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE |
07ABUDHABI1820 | UAE TIP COMMITTEE ISSUES REPORT AMID REQUESTS FOR TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: The UAEG provided Post a previously-promised report on its anti-TIP efforts, which emphasizes UAEG intent to combat trafficking while also acknowledging the long term challenges and trining needs of an effective program. Separately, he UAE has requested G/TIP training support [...] | 2007-11-01 11:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE |
07ABUDHABI1838 | UAE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON ILLICIT CASH [...] (C) Summary: Post has worked with the UAEG to have it focus on the issue of bulk cash smuggling. DHS/ICE has twice provided training to customs officials and DOJ/OPDAT will be providing money laundering prosecutorial training this December (which will have a bulk cash smuggling component). The USG [...] | 2007-11-05 10:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ETTC KTFN PTER KCRM PREL AE |
07ABUDHABI1840 | 2007-08 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-05 10:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM AE |
07ABUDHABI1883 | JUSTICE MINISTRY REQUESTS SPECIFIC TIP TRAINING [...] This is an action request cable. 2. Summary: The UAE Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has requested specific training for judges and prosecutors in implementing of its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) law. For a training workshop in February, 2008, MoJ is looking for advice from practitioners with [...] | 2007-11-14 13:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL ELAB KCRM PGOV AE |
07ABUDHABI1891 | INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT: ABU DHABI [...] (SBU) Summary: This cable responds to ref A request for interim assessment of UAEG efforts toward advancement of TIP goals. As confirmed by Ambassador Lagon's September visit (ref D),the UAE seeks to gain respect for its compassionate treatment of foreign workers and build institutions to s [...] | 2007-11-15 16:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB UN AE |
07ABUDHABI230 | UAE INTERIOR MINISTER TROUBLED BY TIP REPORT [...] (C) Ambassador called on Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahayan on February 8 and requested his assistance in preparing for the 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report. Ambassador informed him of the reporting deadlines and requested his ministry's assistance in providing statistics reg [...] | 2007-02-12 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ELAB KCRM KWMN SMIG AE |
07ABUDHABI368 | UAE 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (U) Following is Post's submission of the 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report for the United Arab Emirates, covering the reporting period of April 2006 through March 2007. Responses under each section heading are keyed to the relevant sections of reftel paragraphs 27-30. Embassy TIP point o [...] | 2007-03-05 15:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC AE |
07ABUDHABI383 | UAE BREAKS-UP DRUG MONEY LAUNDERING RING [...] (C) In a move widely reported by the UAE press on February 26, Dubai police broke up an international money laundering ring using the UAE's financial system. Ahmed Al-Qamzi, Head of the Central Bank's Anti Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit's International Division told econchief that [...] | 2007-03-08 06:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM EFIN CASC AE |
07ABUJA1007 | ILEA GABORONE - Train the Trainer on Fraudulent Documents [...] The following 4 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Immigration Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and National Agency on Prohibition of Traffic in Persons respectively are nominated to attend the above referenced ILEA Training. Tanko Nuhu DOB - 09 January 1962 Gender - Male Ra [...] | 2007-05-22 14:59:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA1506 | ILEA GABORONE - Law Enforcement Executive Development [...] The following 10 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Police Force, State Security Services and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are nominated for attendance at the above referenced ILEA Training. Name - Chikan Eli [...] | 2007-07-13 11:32:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA1576 | ILEA GABORONE - Small Arms Trafficking Course, August [...] The following 4 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are nominated for attendance at the above referenced ILEA Training. Name - Yunana Ayuba Dickson DOB - 02 December, 1971 Gender - Male Rank - [...] | 2007-07-24 15:32:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA2098 | ILEA GABORONE - Document Fraud and Document Examination [...] The following 4 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service and the State Security Services are nominated for attendance at the above referenced ILEA Training. Name - Nongo Samuel DOB - 05 Feb 1963 Gender - Male Rank - Superintendent of Immigration Curr [...] | 2007-09-28 11:28:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA212 | SHOOTOUT IN PORT HARCOURT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The shootout in Port Harcourt January 28 occurred as policemen detained the leader of a group known as the "Outlaws" at his church on Sunday morning. His detention was soon communicated to both the state commander of the Mobile Police and to the detainee's supporters. The ensu [...] | 2007-02-01 15:25:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PHUM KCRM NI |
07ABUJA220 | CROSS RIVER GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ON THE STATE [...] (C) Action Congress (AC) Gubernatorial candidate Emmanuel Ibeshi discussed his campaign and the state of Cross River with Polcouns on January 31, highlighting the need for local government initiatives to "rescue" the state. He outlined his proposal to build development "communities" based o [...] | 2007-02-02 13:47:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KCRM NI |
07ABUJA2439 | NIGERIA: SEEKS INCREASED COOPERATION DURING INL [...] (SBU) Summary. During INL Assitant Secretary (A/S) Thomas Schweich,s November 4-6 visit to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, GON Law Enforcement Officials expressed a strong interest in increasing bilateral cooperation and an equally strong desire for a strengthened relationship in order to tackle th [...] | 2007-11-26 15:48:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KCRM KJUS ECON PGOV SNAR NI |
07ABUJA370 | ILEA GABORONE - Financial Forensics Techniques Course [...] The following 4 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are nominated for attendance at the above referenced ILEA Training. Edozie, Hycenth Azuka DOB - 23 May 1966 Gender - Male Rank - Superintendent of Police [...] | 2007-02-23 12:11:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA638 | ILEA GABORONE - Personnel and Facility Security Course, [...] The following 5 Nigerian personnel from the Nigeria Police Force are nominated for attendance at the above referenced ILEA Training. Ohiozoba O. Ehiede DOB - 18 September 1965 Gender - Male Rank - Superintendent of Police Current Position - Staff Officer II Passport No - A3400336A Ex [...] | 2007-04-03 16:58:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC EAID NI |
07ABUJA955 | ATTORNEY GENERAL BAYO OJO AND POLITICS AT NDLEA; [...] (C) According to NDLEA,s Director General, Lanre Ipinmisho, the forced &retirement8 earlier this year of 71 NDLEA officers for various offenses has not been finalized. Ipinmisho claims that several of the 71, including Vincent Ossai, have complained to Attorney General Bayo Ojo protesting the [...] | 2007-05-16 13:20:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PREL PGOV PINR NI |
07ACCRA2227 | GOG HAS LITTLE CONTROL OVER NARCOTICS FLOW THROUGH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff toured Kotoka International Airport on October 16 to survey GOG efforts to combat the transit of narcotics. The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) has around seven overworked and underpaid officers patrolling the airport. Resources are scant and a NACOB official told poloff th [...] | 2007-10-22 07:18:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PGOV PREL KCRM PINR GH |
07ACCRA2273 | RECENT NARCOTICS ARREST HAS GHANAIAN DRUG BARONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ghanaian criminal community is reeling after the well-publicized October 22 arrest of two Afghan nationals for narcotics trafficking (reftel),according to police and other contacts. Contacts have said the drug "barons" were very surprised to learn that DEA was actively conduc [...] | 2007-10-25 16:43:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC SNAR PREL PGOV PINR KCRM GH AF |
07ACCRA2402 | UK DRAWS HARD LINE WITH GOG ON NARCOICS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 23-24, UK Foreign Office Minister of State Dr. Kim Howells visited Ghana and delivered a stern message on narcotics to President Kufuor, Minister of Interior Kwamena Bartels, and Attorney General Joe Ghartey. According to UK High Commission contacts, Howells told the GO [...] | 2007-11-14 08:53:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR PGOV KCRM GH |
07ACCRA2418 | PRESIDENT KUFUOR UNHURT AFTER CAR ACCIDENT [...] (U) On November 14, as President Kufuor,s motorcade was traveling from his residence to "the Castle" (the presidential office building),a Mercedes Benz collided with Kufuor,s armored Mercedes Benz when the presidential motorcade sped through a major intersection. It appears that President Ku [...] | 2007-11-15 17:24:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM GH |
07ACCRA2420 | FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR MEETS WITH BNI, GHANA POLICE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In separate meetings on November 9 with the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and Ghana Police officials, FBI Deputy Director John Pistole emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation to more effectively combat transnational crime. The Director of BNI told [...] | 2007-11-16 11:28:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KCRM PINR GH |
07ACCRA2533 | ONE YEAR LATER: NARCOTICS COMMITTEE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Just over a year ago, the GOG released the Georgina Wood Committee report in response to a public outcry after several embarrassing cocaine scandals in 2005. The GOG endorsed the report and pledged to quickly implement its proposals, but it has largely failed to do so. Most key [...] | 2007-12-13 17:16:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PGOV PREL GH |
07ACCRA2534 | TWO CONVICTED FOR ROLE IN 2005 COCAINE SCANDAL [...] (U) After a year long trial, an Accra court on November 28 sentenced both Kwabena Amaning, aka Tagor, and Alhaji Isaah Abass to 15 years hard labor in connection with the 2005 cocaine scandal involving the MV Benjamin. As reported in ref A, the 2005 cocaine scandal kicked off when five kilogr [...] | 2007-12-13 17:16:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SNAR PGOV PREL GH |
07ACCRA2590 | GHANA RESPONSE TO EFFORTS TO COMBAT WEST AFRICAN [...] (U) Post provides the following information keyed to ref A request. GOG efforts to addresses narcotics trafficking --------------------------------------------- - 2. (C) Ghana is increasingly becoming a significant transshipment point for cocaine from South America and heroin from Southwest Asi [...] | 2007-12-21 13:02:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PGOV PREL KCRM GH |
07ADDISABABA1000 | GHANAIAN DRUG COURIER ARRESTED IN ETHIOPIA WITH [...] (SBU) On March 17, Ethiopian Federal Police arrested Ghanaian national Abubakari Yakubu (DPOB: 23 January 1972, Accra) for possession of heroin at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Mr. Yakubu, age 35, was transiting Bole International Airport en route to Lome, and had concealed the h [...] | 2007-04-04 13:39:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM PTER ET GH EG AE TO IR |
07ADDISABABA1221 | ETHIOPIA: COMBATING COUNTERFEITING AND MONEY [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In response to the discovery in Germany of counterfeit U.S. currency ("supernotes") from Ethiopia over two years ago, the Treasury Department in coordination with the Secret Service and the State Department began working with Ethiopia's central bank. In the near future, Treasur [...] | 2007-04-19 15:04:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET | EFIN KCRM SNAR KN ET GM |
07ADDISABABA1281 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSALS FOR [...] Per reftel, Post submits the following anti-trafficking in persons project proposals for consideration of funding from FY 2007 INCLE and ESF appropriations. As a Tier Two country, Ethiopia is trying to combat a significant trafficking challenge, especially of women and children; ESF and INCLE [...] | 2007-04-25 05:06:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG ET |
07ADDISABABA2117 | ETHIOPIA: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO [...] (C) SUMMARY. As in the previous year, neither host government officials nor Ethiopian media have reported significant sexual misconduct or trafficking in persons (TIP) attributable to UN peacekeeping personnel in Ethiopia. However, both NGOs and staff of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia [...] | 2007-07-05 15:01:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | KPKO PHUM KCRM KWMN ET ER |
07ADDISABABA2301 | ETHIOPIA: INCREASED HEROIN TRAFFICKING ORIGINATING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Since the March arrest of a Ghanaian national who had ingested nearly one kilogram of heroin from Iran, Ethiopian federal authorities have arrested 4 other Africans transiting Addis Ababa from Dubai with ingested heroin, and are randomly searching West Africans on suspect fligh [...] | 2007-07-23 10:59:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ET GH KE TO IR |
07ADDISABABA3283 | ETHIOPIA: RESPONSE ON ILLICIT CASH COURIERS [...] SUMMARY: Per reftel, post is providing updated information on illicit cash couriers and the actions Ethiopia is taking to prevent bulk cash smuggling. Ethiopia has laws in place prohibiting cash smuggling and is in the process of developing forms requiring that cash be declared upon entry. Ho [...] | 2007-11-08 14:14:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN KCRM PREL PTER ET |
07ADDISABABA812 | ETHIOPIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT (PART 2 - [...] (U) Per reftel, Post provides the following input on trafficking in persons issues in Ethiopia. (Due to length of information reported, responses are being reported in two complementary cables.) 2. (U) Responses are keyed to questions in paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. 3. (SBU) QUESTION 29 [...] | 2007-03-16 06:53:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ET |
07ADDISABABA813 | ETHIOPIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT (PART 1 - OVERVIEW [...] (U) Per reftel, Post provides the following input on trafficking in persons issues in Ethiopia. (Due to length of information reported, responses are being reported in two complementary cables.) 2. (U) Embassy point of contact: Pol/Econ Officer Kimberly E. Wright, office: +251 (11) 517-41 [...] | 2007-03-16 06:53:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ET |
07ALGIERS1099 | CONTINUING TO ENGAGE GOA, MEDIA AND NGOS ON TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the June 12 release of the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, we are continuing to engage the Algerian government and the media on TIP. The GOA still maintains that Algeria has been maligned and says that the government is addressing the TIP issue. The differenc [...] | 2007-08-04 10:53:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCRM KWMN PREL AG |
07ALGIERS1114 | CONTINUING TO ENGAGE GOA ON LEGAL REFORM AND TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: As part of GOA efforts on legal reform, Justice Minister Belaiz supports ABA's work in Algeria, stressing the need to train judges. Further, the justice and foreign ministries, along with the Ministry of National Solidarity, now appear to be working on TIP-related issues, includ [...] | 2007-08-07 11:34:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KWMN KCRM PREL AG |
07ALGIERS1634 | REDOUBLED EFFORTS TO COMBAT BULK CASH SMUGGLING AS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Algeria criminalized bulk cash smuggling in 1996 and maintains strict reporting requirements and a non-convertible currency that limit most Algerians' access to foreign exchange. The value and frequency of smuggled cash interdictions dropped from 2005 to 2006, although this may [...] | 2007-11-07 19:57:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER AG |
07ALGIERS1777 | POSITIVE ALGERIAN GOVERNMENT MOVEMENT ON TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: After months of engaging the Algerian government and civil society on TIP, we are seeing evidence of incremental improvement. NGO SOS Femmes en Detresse reports that some illegal immigrants are now receiving medical care, with no harassment from authorities, although it is uncle [...] | 2007-12-12 11:04:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCRM KWMN PREL AG |
07ALGIERS1794 | POSITIVE JUSTICE MINISTRY FEEDBACK ON MLAT [...] (SBU) In a December 9 meeting Mohamed Amara, Director General of Judicial and Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Justice, was enthusiastic about the November 19-21 expert-level discussions in Washington on a possible Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) (ref A). DCM delivered the points contai [...] | 2007-12-16 10:52:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KTIA KCRM CJAN AG |
07ALGIERS859 | MFA REACTION TO TIP TIER 3 RATING [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche June 16 to MFA Director General for the Americas Fatiha Selmane, who expressed surprise and discomfort that the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report placed Algeria in Tier 3 status. Selmane complained that Algeria had been pooled with countries that did [...] | 2007-06-18 09:38:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCRM KWMN PREL AG |
07ALGIERS9 | ALGERIA 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-06 15:15:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC KPAO AEMR KCRM AG |
07ALGIERS931 | CONTINUING TO ENGAGE NGOS AND MFA ON TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the June 12 release of the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report, we are continuing to engage NGOs and the Algerian government on TIP. The GOA feels it has been unfairly lumped into Tier 3 status with countries whose TIP problem it considers to be more severe. The GOA in [...] | 2007-07-02 08:00:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCRM KWMN PREL AG |
07AMMAN1963 | THREE PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-07 15:03:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ELAB KCRM PREL SMIG JO |
07AMMAN2537 | GOJ BRIEFED ON 2007 TIP REPORT; PLANS CONTINUED [...] (SBU) Acting PolCouns briefed Thamer Adwan, Director of the Foreign Minister's private office, and separately Dr. Waleed Al-Saadi, Senior Advisor to the Foreign Minister on Human Rights, on the Jordan portion of Trafficking in Persons report on June 12. They agreed to review the report and pr [...] | 2007-06-13 13:06:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KWMN ELAB PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO KCRM JO |
07AMMAN2610 | JIPTC AMENDMENT SIGNED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-18 12:58:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AFIN KCRM JO |
07AMMAN2757 | GOJ PUBLICLY RESPONDS TO 2007 TIP REPORT; PLANS TO [...] (U) Jordanian Minister of Labor Basim Al-Salim downplayed the recently released Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report in an interview with Jordanian daily Al-Ghad published June 21. He did not deny the report's contents, but said the ministry "previously addressed" many issues raised in the repor [...] | 2007-06-26 13:15:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO JO |
07AMMAN968 | JORDAN'S CONTRIBUTION TO SEVENTH ANNUAL [...] (U) Embassy point of contact on trafficking in persons is political officer Miriam Schwedt, phone number 202-536-4173, ext. 6597 or 962-6-590-6597, fax number 962-6-592-0159. Officer spent approximately 48 hours preparing the report. Political Analyst Manal Hashweh spent 16 hours preparing the [...] | 2007-03-04 13:46:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB JO |
07ANKARA1379 | TURKEY HOSTS BSEC SUMMIT - USG ATTENDANCE? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following up on Secretary Rice's March message to FM Gul promising participation by a senior State Department official in the June 25 BSEC Summit in Istanbul (ref B) is an important opportunity to emphasize USG support for BSEC and our bigger objective of encouraging economic a [...] | 2007-06-04 14:36:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV KCRM TU |
07ANKARA1492 | PROPOSAL FOR INL-FUNDED IPR TRAINING FY 2007 [...] (U) This message was coordinated with USPTO. 2. (U) As requested ref A, this message provides a proposal for FY '07 INL-funded regional IPR training. PROJECT ------- 3. Program on Border Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights TARGET: Turkish Customs Service LOCATION: Turk [...] | 2007-06-12 10:53:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR KCRM TU |
07ANKARA1948 | TURKEY/IRAQ: DOD GENERAL COUNSEL HAYNES BRIEFS [...] (U) This cable contains sensitive law enforcement information regarding ongoing investigations. Summary ------- 2. (S/NF) Summary: Department of Defense General Counsel Haynes briefed Turkish officials July 25 on the ongoing DOD investigation into corruption relating to the procurement [...] | 2007-07-31 05:39:00 | Embassy Ankara | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER MOPS KCRM IZ TU |
07ANKARA2035 | TURKISH GENERAL STAFF PROVIDES LIST OF SERIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-09 13:01:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MARR KCRM IZ TU |
07ANKARA2247 | MFA UNDERSECRETARY APAKAN INQUIRY ABOUT M-16S [...] (U) Action request at para 4. 2. (C) Turkish MFA U/S Apakan and DG for Security Affairs Guven raised the issue of US-origin M-16s captured recently from PKK terrorists in Turkey during an August 29 meeting with Ambassador on various subjects. The Turkish General Staff had provided the MFA [...] | 2007-08-31 14:57:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | ASIG PREL MARR KCRM PTER IZ TU |
07ANKARA2469 | TURKEY/IRAQ: DEFENSE AND STATE INSPECTORS GENERAL [...] (C) Summary: During their September 28 visit to Ankara, DOD IG Kicklighter and DOS IG Krongard outlined for senior Turkish officials their mission to establish more effective controls and accountability for U.S. arms being provided to the security forces of Iraq and Afghanistan. They undersc [...] | 2007-10-04 12:06:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MOPS KCRM IZ AF TU |
07ANKARA2745 | TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ON ILLICIT CASH [...] We spoke with Ergin Ergul, Deputy Director General for Foreign Relations at the Justice Ministry. His comments related to questions in reftel are shown below. In addition, we have included information from the April 2007 Financial Action Task Force review of Turkey, which are relevant to th [...] | 2007-11-09 08:19:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN KCRM EFIN ETTC PREL PTER |
07ANKARA2754 | TURKEY: 2006 DOMESTIC REPORT ON COMBATING HUMAN [...] (SBU) The GOT recently issued its 2006 Report on Combating Human Trafficking in Turkey. The report provides an overview of Turkey's anti-TIP legal framework, international cooperation mechanisms, TIP prevention and victim protection measures, and supporting 2006 statistical data. The report [...] | 2007-11-09 16:32:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM PGOV SMIG KCRM KWMN TU |
07ANKARA367 | TURKEY SEEK TO REVITALIZE BSEC AS IT FETES 15 YEARS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey aims to use its BSEC (Black Sea Economic Cooperation) chairmanship to revitalize BSEC as it commemorates its 15th anniversary at its Istanbul Summit on June 25. BSEC and Turkey urge high level participation at this event. BSEC hopes to highlight BSEC institutional refo [...] | 2007-02-20 15:59:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV KCRM TU |
07ANKARA458 | TURKEY 7TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: OVERVIEW AND [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 1 of 3 (septel). Embassy point of contact is Cathy Westley, telephone number 90-312-455-5555 X 2513, fax number 90-312-468-4775. Westley (FS-03) spent [...] | 2007-03-01 09:42:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU |
07ANKARA459 | TURKEY 7TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: INVESTIGATION AND [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 2 of 3 (septels). -------------------------------------------- Investigation and Prosecution of Traffickers ------------------------------------------ [...] | 2007-03-01 09:43:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU |
07ANKARA460 | TURKEY 7TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT: PROTECTION AND [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) Post's responses are keyed to questions in Reftel A. This is part 3 of 3 (septels). ------------------------------------ Protection and Assistance to Victims ------------------------------------ A. (U) The GOT [...] | 2007-03-01 09:44:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB TU |
07ANKARA804 | TURKEY PLANS ITS BSEC SUMMIT BIRTHDAY PARTY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish MFA held a meeting with Embassies April 4 to describe its planning for the June 25 BSEC (Black Sea Economic Cooperation) Summit meeting of heads of state and government. Turkey aims to use its chairmanship to revitalize BSEC as it commemorates its 15th anniversary a [...] | 2007-04-09 05:06:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV KCRM TU |
07ANTANANARIVO161 | TACKLING SEX TOURISM IN NOSY BE, ROUND TWO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy staff traveled to Nosy Be, an island off Madagascar's northwest coast notorious for its growing sex tourism, and Diego Suarez, a nearby port on the mainland, to follow up on Embassy Antananarivo's 2005 report on the nature of sex tourism and trafficking in persons (TIP) al [...] | 2007-02-16 10:00:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM SMIG ELAB MA |
07ANTANANARIVO221 | MADAGASCAR 2006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] SUMMARY: Madagascar is not a country of origin, transit or destination for internationally trafficked men and women. During the year, there were reports of trafficking within the country's borders. Madagascar has a confirmed child sex tourism problem. The domestic legal framework, cultural [...] | 2007-03-06 14:07:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID |
07ANTANANARIVO225 | COMOROS 2006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) The Embassy Point of Contact for TIP is Political Officer Silvana Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez can be reached via email at RodriguezSD [at] state.gov, via telephone at 261.20.22.212.57, or via facsimile at 261.20.22.251.71. POLOFF Rodriguez spent approximately 1 hour preparing this report. [...] | 2007-03-07 11:48:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID CN |
07ANTANANARIVO402 | MADAGASCAR TIP PROPOSALS FOR 2007 ESF AND INCLE FUNDS [...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy Antananarivo is providing the following four proposals for 2007 ESF and INCLE funds for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) projects. The full text of the proposals, budgets and resumes are being forwarded via email to the appropriate G/TIP POC as requested. Post POC for all [...] | 2007-04-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG MA |
07ANTANANARIVO557 | LABOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS RESCUED IN DIEGO SUAREZ [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Antananarivo's reporting on trafficking in persons (TIP) has tended to focus on the conspicuous sex trafficking of minors in tourism hotspots along Madagascar's coast, namely on the island of Nosy Be (reftel). While the same kind of sexual exploitation exists in the northern [...] | 2007-06-05 13:28:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM SMIG ELAB MA |
07ANTANANARIVO723 | PROSPECTS AND PROSTITUTION IN MINING BOOM TOWN [...] SUMMARY: As Qit Madagascar Minerals (QMM) ramps up its mining activities in southeastern Madagascar, the former "ghost town" of Fort Dauphin is rapidly changing. Embassy staff consulted local officials and NGOs to assess the potential for human trafficking. While it is clear "trafficking in p [...] | 2007-07-23 13:01:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM SMIG ELAB EAID MA |
07ANTANANARIVO778 | MALAGASY SURPRISED BY TIP CONDITIONS IN SOUTH [...] SUMMARY: In a July 25 meeting of the Human Rights Working Group, Embassy Antananarivo teamed up with multiple NGOs to present the issue of trafficking in persons (TIP) in the different regions of Madagascar. The fact that Malagasy participants were shocked to find out certain widespread pract [...] | 2007-08-02 10:37:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM SMIG ELAB MA |
07ASHGABAT1226 | TURKMENISTAN 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] This is the 2007-2008 INCSR Part II report on Turkmenistan. The text is keyed to the questions in reftel. The Post's point of contact for the INCSR, Part II draft is Kristine Marsh, Economic Officer (MarshKA@state.gov). GENERAL 2. Turkmenistan is not an important regional financial ce [...] | 2007-11-13 03:20:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EFIN SNAR KCRM KTFN TX |
07ASHGABAT1387 | TURKMENISTAN'S GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES NEW LAWS ON [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet 2. (U) Turkmenistan's official Russian-language government newspaper, "Neutralnyy Turkmenistan," published two new laws on December 19 and 20: the 26-article "Law of Turkmenistan on State Guarantees of Equal Rights of Women" and the [...] | 2007-12-20 12:08:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCRM KWMN TX |
07ASHGABAT841 | FORMER AGRICULTURE MINISTER MEREDOV DISMISSAL [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Opposition Turkmenistani news website Gundogar reported August 8 that police arrested former Minister of Agriculture Paizugeldy Meredov for embezzlement and corruption. Well-known for his close personal relation [...] | 2007-08-15 13:24:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR KCRM PGOV TX |
07ASTANA1061 | KAZAKHSTAN RESOLVES TO IMPROVE TIP RESPONSE [...] Summary: On April 3-4, Kazakhstani judges, police officers, and prosecutors brought together under an INL program to review Spring 2006 Anti-TIP legislation for a second time resolved to propose further improvements in anti-trafficking laws, including legislation to cover human exploitation; [...] | 2007-04-25 10:24:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PINT KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1094 | NEW HEAD OF FINANCIAL POLICE ACADEMY IN [...] (U) Summary: On March 29, the Chairman of the Financial Police appointed Major-General Ramazan Tleuhan to head the Kazakhstani Financial Police Academy located near Astana. The new Head of Financial Police Academy replaces Colonel/Professor of the Financial Police Academy, Marat Kogamov. End [...] | 2007-04-26 03:39:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1104 | KAZAKHSTAN: ANOTHER DELAY IN PASSING AML LAW [...] Summary: The extension of the property legalization period until August 1 will cause yet another delay in the enactment of the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing law (AML) currently under consideration in the Kazakhstani Mazhilis (lower house of parliament). The postponement [...] | 2007-04-26 09:21:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC PREL KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1112 | KAZAKHSTAN: INL DESK OFFICER CHECKS OUT CAMELS, KAZAKHSTANI [...] Summary: In addition to attending the quarterly meetings reported septel, INL desk officer viewed border intercepts at the Tazhen border post in Western Kazakhstan; visited the Anti-TIP Center in Karaganda; shared a Nauryz meal at the Financial Police Academy in Koschi; learned of the increase [...] | 2007-04-26 10:38:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1113 | KAZAKHSTAN: INL FIRST QUARTER 2007 MEETINGS [...] Summary: Highlights of the INL Officer's quarterly meetings (accompanied by visiting INL/AAE desk officer) with GOK officials include a positive initial meeting with the new head of the MVD Drug Control Committee; agreement on scheduling of the opening of the MVD Anti-TIP Center; assurances of [...] | 2007-04-26 10:38:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1115 | KAZAKHSTAN: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR [...] Summary: In response to the Solicitation for Proposals by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking (G/TIP),Embassy Astana has reviewed and vetted three proposals addressing human trafficking in Kazakhstan. Post has selected one proposal for review and would welcome the opportunity to dis [...] | 2007-04-26 10:38:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG |
07ASTANA1126 | KAZAKHSTAN CONTACT FOR ILEA BUDAPEST [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-27 09:20:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC HU KZ |
07ASTANA1147 | KAZAKHSTAN: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DONOR COORDINATION [...] Summary: On April 24, the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement office (INL) hosted the inaugural Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Donor Coordination Meeting in Astana. Participating organizations are listed in para. 12. INL Astana, as TIP Coordinating Office in the Emfaswy, invkted intern [...] | 2007-05-02 00:57:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SMIG ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL |
07ASTANA1148 | KAZAKHSTAN: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ANTICORRUPTION [...] Summary: On April 24, the Academy of Public Administration hosted an International Seminar on "Anti-Corruption Strategy: Theory and Applications.". The one-day seminar generated 16 recommendations for Kazakhstan which if implemented would significantly combat corruption. Most significantly, [...] | 2007-05-02 00:57:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC KCOR KCRM PREL KZ |
07ASTANA1267 | KAZAKHSTAN: TWO SEX TRAFFICKERS GET SEVEN YEARS [...] On May 4, a local procurator in Aktobe, Kazakhstan announced that two Uzbekistani traffickers working in Kazakhstan had been sentenced the previous week to seven years in prison. Post's contacts at the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the convictions. 2. Investigating based on a ti [...] | 2007-05-14 00:33:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KCOR PREL PGOV KZ UZ |
07ASTANA128 | KAZAKHSTAN: REACHING OUT TO THE U.S. ON REDUCING ILLEGAL [...] (SBU) Summary: While discussing our non-paper on U.S. policy on testing secondary school students for drugs, the Head of Youth Policy at the Ministry of Education said that not only law enforcement agencies but MinEd too was now providing grants to NGOs to create anti-drug programs and implemen [...] | 2007-01-17 08:16:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1285 | KAZAKHSTAN: OSCE BORDER ASSESSMENT [...] Summary: Post looks for the upcoming OSCE assessment to provide the basis for more cross-border security programs and to enhance interagency regional liaison. In-country cooperation on border security is working well. The Mission's Security Assistance Working Group coordinates individual off [...] | 2007-05-14 09:16:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM PREL KZ |
07ASTANA1324 | KAZAKHSTAN: SAVING THE LIVES OF POLICE OFFICERS [...] Summary: INL conducted a Police Officer Survival Techniques Course on April 16-27 at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy in Almaty. Ten operations officers of the criminal police and 13 officers from regional anti-narcotics units participated in the course taught by personnel from the D [...] | 2007-05-17 06:50:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1642 | KAZAKHSTAN: MONEY LAUNDERING ACCUSATIONS COMPLICATE EFFORTS [...] Summary: The Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC),an enormous Kazakhstani metals conglomerate, has been preparing since 2006 to list on the London Stock Exchange. A criminal investigation by Belgian authorities of alleged money laundering by the three billionaires who control 54.6% [...] | 2007-06-15 08:01:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC PREL KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1762 | KAZAKHSTAN: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-NARCOTICS [...] Summary: On June 18, the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Astana hosted a coordination meeting on anti-money laundering, adding an hour for discussing counter-narcotics assistance. Representatives of the World Bank, OSCE, UNODC, BOMCA/CADAP, and the Embassies of France and Germany provided br [...] | 2007-06-27 08:57:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1925 | KAZAKHSTAN: SIX TRAFFICKERS DO THE CRIME... AND GET TIME [...] (U) Summary: On July 12, the town court in the western Kazakhstani city of Aktobe convicted and sentenced six people for torturing and using force to secure the labor and sexual services of 13 citizens of Uzbekistan. The Uzbek men and women had been held as slaves in a sauna complex. The poli [...] | 2007-07-17 06:41:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM KCOR PREL PGOV KZ UZ |
07ASTANA1973 | KAZAKHSTAN: BORDER SECURITY DONOR MEETING [...] On July 16, Embassy Astana's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section hosted a Border Security Donor Coordination Meeting. Participants included the Deputy Head of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) from Tashkent, the European Union Border Management Program in C [...] | 2007-07-23 02:06:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA1988 | KAZAKHSTAN: COUNTER NARCOTICS DONOR MEETING [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 16, the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section of the US Embassy in Kazakhstan hosted another in a series of Counter Narcotics Donor Coordination meetings. Major General Nukenov, Chairman of the Committee on Combating Drug Trafficking (KBN) briefed partici [...] | 2007-07-23 05:10:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA203 | KAZAKHSTAN: JOINING FORCES WITH THE U.S. TO COMBAT ILLEGAL [...] Summary: A senior-level Kazakhstani interagency delegation visited Washington December 4-8 to meet with State, DHS, FBI, DOD, DEA, HHS, DOJ, and others to discuss bilateral collaboration to combat illegal narcotics supply, reduce societal drug demand especially among young people, combat addic [...] | 2007-01-24 01:53:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM PREL KZ |
07ASTANA2178 | KAZAKHSTAN: STRUCTURE OF THE BORDER GUARD SERVICE [...] (SBU) Post continues to work with the Border Guard Service through programs to combat narcotics, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and trafficking in persons. Programs are implemented by Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office (INL) and Export Control and [...] | 2007-08-09 07:40:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA2214 | KAZAKHSTAN DRUG AND CRIME REPORT [...] Summary: According to the Agency of Statistics, law enforcement agencies documented 53,700 crimes during the first quarter of 2007. Economic crimes accounted for .07% (3,892) of the total. These crimes included fraudulent property legalization, illegal business activity, and other financial c [...] | 2007-08-13 23:56:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN SNAR SOCI PREL PGOV KCOR KCRM AU KZ |
07ASTANA2323 | KAZAKHSTAN COMPLETES PROPERTY LEGALIZATION CAMPAIGN [...] Summary: The property legalization process, essentially an amnesty campaign, concluded on August 1 and earned approximately 59.64 billion tenge ($488.8 million) for the Government of Kazakhstan. This campaign was aimed to finally register the rightful owners of property that changed hands duri [...] | 2007-08-27 08:54:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EFIN SOCI KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA2575 | ILEA - CORE COURSE SCHEDULE FOR CY 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-18 05:52:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC HU KZ |
07ASTANA2587 | ILEA - CORE COURSE SCHEDULE FOR CY 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-19 03:22:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM ASEC HU KZ |
07ASTANA2686 | KAZAKHSTAN: URALSK COURT CONVICTS TWO WOMEN FOR TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Summary: On September 19, the district court in the western Kazakhstani city of Uralsk convicted and sentenced two women for trafficking in minors. End summary. 2. (U) In December 2006 the oblast-level Department of Interior received information about two schoolgirls aged 15 and 16 who [...] | 2007-09-26 04:34:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM KCOR PREL PGOV KZ UZ |
07ASTANA2895 | Vision of the Future from the Forensics Director [...] Summary: Newly appointed Head of the Forensic Center in Astana has ambitious plans to improve the work of his institution. He has received approval from the Prime Minister for the construction of a new building to house the National Forensic Center in Astana. He plans to establish a Regional [...] | 2007-10-19 11:06:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR SOCI KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA3082 | TWO ANTI-TRAFFICKING OPERATIONS IN KAZAKHSTAN RESULT IN [...] Summary: Police closed brothels and arrested a number of individuals involved in human trafficking and forced prostitution during two week-long operations conducted recently to combat human trafficking in Kazakhstan. End summary. 2. During September 23 - September 30, the Organized Crime [...] | 2007-11-09 12:05:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR SOCI KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA3162 | KAZAKHSTAN TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR 2007 [...] Post is pleased that Kazakhstan has made significant progress in addressing key deficiencies highlighted in June 2007 TIP report and is pleased to submit the following information in response to reftel A. All responses are keyed to reftel A. 2. PARA 6A (a): Three corrupt anti-TIP police o [...] | 2007-11-20 11:58:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM SOCI KCOR PGOV KZ |
07ASTANA3178 | KAZAKHSTAN: 2007-2008 INCSR, PART II, FINANCIAL CRIMES AND [...] In response to reftel A, the text of Part II of the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),Financial Crimes and Money Laundering for Kazakhstan follows. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. Kazakhstan, with its developed and modern banking system, has become a financia [...] | 2007-11-23 08:36:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EFIN PGOV KCRM KCOR KZ |
07ASTANA3182 | CORRUPT POLICE OFFICIAL CHARGED WITH PROTECTING A [...] A senior police official has been charged with abuse of his professional functions and falsifying evidence in connection with his facilitating the illegal business activities of an Almaty madam. In March, the local newspaper Vremya began publishing a series of articles about the official and t [...] | 2007-11-23 13:39:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR SOCI KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA3207 | ADDITION TO KAZAKHSTAN TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR [...] The following is an addition to the TIP Interim Assessment Report (reftel B). The information was received from the GOK after the submission of retel B and is in response to reftel A. 2. Victims of trafficking are protected under a GOK law on the protection of participants of the criminal p [...] | 2007-11-28 09:23:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM SOCI KCOR PGOV KZ |
07ASTANA3287 | KAZAKHSTAN BORDER GUARDS VISIT U.S. [...] Summary: From October 29 to November 7, General-Major (one star equivalent) Berkaliyev, the First Deputy Director of the Kazakhstani Border Guard Service (BGS),visited Washington, Miami, and Texas to familiarize USG officials with his strategy for the development of the BGS and to learn abou [...] | 2007-12-11 09:30:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KCOR PREL KZ |
07ASTANA3302 | KAZAKHSTAN: ASSESSMENT OF ANTI-DRUG CHECKPOINTS [...] Summary: From November 24 through December 4, a joint UNODC/INL team and an independent expert assessed six internal ("Rubezh") checkpoints. The international expert will provide a report with recommendations to the donor community and the GoK in January, including proposals for training and [...] | 2007-12-12 10:37:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA3313 | KAZAKHSTAN TAKES STEPS TOWARDS RATIFICATION OF SLAVERY AND [...] Kazakhstan has taken another step towards ratification of the Slavery Convention, Protocol of Changes and Amendments to the Slavery Convention, and the Additional Protocol on Slavery Abolishment (Slavery Convention). 2. The Slavery Convention was approved by the Mazhilis (the lower chamber [...] | 2007-12-13 09:56:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM SOCI KCOR PGOV KZ |
07ASTANA3355 | KAZAKHSTAN: BORDER INCIDENT UNDERSCORES LIMITATIONS [...] Summary: On the evening of December 10, four people attacked border guards at the Karasu checkpoint on the Kazakhstani-Kyrgyz border. As a result of the conflict, the border guards killed one person, police detained two suspects, and the others escaped. The conflict with the border guards wa [...] | 2007-12-21 10:26:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM PBTS PREL KG KZ |
07ASTANA367 | KAZAKHSTAN: INL CONDUCTS ANTI-TIP TRAINING COURSE FOR LAW [...] Summary. The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) office, in cooperation with International Organization for Migration (IOM),conducted a four day training course for law enforcement, Border Guards, the Procuracy, and the Judiciary on prevention of trafficking in human beings and [...] | 2007-02-12 04:28:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PINS PGOV PHUM KCRM KZ |
07ASTANA578 | KAZAKHSTAN: INL CONDUCTS TRAINING COURSE FOR FINANCIAL [...] Summary: Embassy Astana's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) office, in cooperation with the Financial Police Academy (FPA),conducted a five day training course on money laundering and financial investigative techniques for financial police investigators in Astana February 13-1 [...] | 2007-03-03 09:42:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KCOR PGOV KZ |
07ASTANA613 | KAZAKHSTAN SUBMISSIONS FOR 2007 TIP REPORT [...] SUMMARY: Post is pleased to submit the following information in response to reftel request. ------------------- OVERVIEW (PARA. 27) ------------------- 2. (SBU) (27A) Kazakhstan is a destination, transit, and source country for people trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexu [...] | 2007-03-07 12:05:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07ASTANA614 | KAZAKHSTAN SUBMISSIONS FOR 2007 TIP REPORT [...] SUMMARY: Post is pleased to submit the following information in response to reftel request. ------------------- OVERVIEW (PARA. 27) ------------------- 2. (SBU) (27A) Kazakhstan is a destination, transit, and source country for people traffQked for the purposes of forced labor and sexua [...] | 2007-03-07 12:06:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07ASTANA991 | NEW HEAD OF FINANCIAL POLICE ACADEMY IN KAZAKHSTAN [...] (U) Summary: On March 29, the Chairman of the Financial Police appointed Major-General Ramazan Tleuhan to head the Kazakhstani Financial Police Academy located near Astana. The new Head of Financial Police Academy replaces Colonel/Professor of the Financial Police Academy, Marat Kogamov. End [...] | 2007-04-18 06:25:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCOR KCRM KZ |
07ASUNCION144 | PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT LOOKING AT "OVIEDO" OPTION [...] (C) Summary. Paraguay's Presidential election in May 2008 dominates the political scene. Leftist priest Fernando Lugo is outpolling both of his closest competitors ) imprisoned coup-plotter Lino Oviedo and current President Duarte ) by a two to one margin. Ironically, all three face Cons [...] | 2007-02-26 11:45:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION158 | PARAGUAY: THE SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) This cable responds to the detailed questions regarding Anti-Trafficking in Persons efforts for Paraguay. OVERVIEW A. Paraguay is a source country for trafficked women and children, many of whom are smuggled across Paraguay's borders into the neighboring countries of Argentina, Boli [...] | 2007-03-02 18:15:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PA |
07ASUNCION18 | PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE DECEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Paraguayan Engineering Know How -- Threshold Program, First Ever Inter-Institutional Agreement -- Cuban National Arrives Safely in Miami -- First Class Graduation -- Paraguay Attracting Investment PARAGUAYAN ENGINEERING KNOW HOW 2. (U) An Anatov 124-100, the largest [...] | 2007-01-11 22:00:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL ECON EINV EAIR KCRM KMCA CU PA |
07ASUNCION242 | PARAGUAY: "OVIEDO" OPTION STILL IN SUSPENSE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Paraguay's Attorney General has recommended that the conviction of imprisoned coup plotter Lino Oviedo be reviewed on the basis of new evidence. Supreme Court President then announced the entire court would take its decision on the question of review by mid-April. A decision t [...] | 2007-03-26 11:25:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION243 | PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT LOOKING AT "OVIEDO" OPTION [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-26 11:26:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION256 | PARAGUAYAN PRIEST LUGO'S CONVERSION TO POLITICS A [...] (C) Catholic priest Fernando Lugo exploded onto the Paraguayan national political stage as a potential candidate for Paraguay's presidency in March 2006 as the keynote speaker at an anti-government demonstration. However, Lugo is hardly a novice to politics judging from his family's involve [...] | 2007-03-29 20:57:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV KDEM KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION262 | PARAGUAY: BATTLE ROYALE IN MAKING OVER VP [...] (C) SUMMARY. Few politicians, including President Duarte, have responded in depth publicly to Vice-President Castiglioni's surprise announcement on March 28 of his presidential bid. In a hard-ball backroom maneuver, however, VP supporter Senator Argana has been warned that supporting Casti [...] | 2007-03-30 18:17:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION338 | PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR WHA A/S THOMAS SHANNON [...] (C) Assistant Secretary Shannon, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Paraguay and promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal or [...] | 2007-04-23 21:09:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA |
07ASUNCION394 | PARAGUAY: AN OUNCE OF DRUG DISRUPTION WORTH A KILO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay remains a major transshipment corridor for (mostly Bolivian) cocaine, Colombian FARC arms-for-drugs deals and regional money-laundering. But the combination here now of strong leadership, new infrastructure, strengthened legislation, beefed-up human resources and the be [...] | 2007-05-16 23:04:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION420 | PARAGUAY TAKES MAJOR STEP ON TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] ACTION REQUEST: See para. 12. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's House of Deputies voted May 3 to pass a Penal Code Reform bill that includes provisions to strengthen penalties for IPR violations and money laundering, and criminalizes ) for the first time ) terrorist financing. This bill will [...] | 2007-05-23 15:03:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PREL ECON PA |
07ASUNCION431 | PARAGUAY: INVESTIGATIVE TEAM UNCOVERS LARGE FRAUD [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Controller General's investigative support unit, established with support from USAID/Paraguay, uncovered a scheme in the Education and Culture Ministry that involved the misuse and misappropriation of funds. Funds intended to provide basic food supplies for poor elementary sc [...] | 2007-05-24 12:53:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON KCRM KDEM PA |
07ASUNCION451 | PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 26 - [...] SUMMARY: -- TIP Consultant Quits Amid Threats -- Second Peacekeeping Force Deploys -- Director of Intellectual Property Leaving Post -- Civil Society Input for MCA -- Supporting Transparency in Local Leadership -- Support for Ethics Code Grows -- Court Backs Tax Compliance TIP CONSULT [...] | 2007-06-04 15:40:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN KCRM PA MASS MOPS |
07ASUNCION486 | PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO MAJOR LIST / CERTIFICATION [...] Below find Post's submission on the Government of Paraguay (GOP) cooperation on counter-narcotics and other drug-related issues. 2. The United States Government (USG) asked the GOP to keep pressure on major international drug organizations trafficking drugs through investigations, arrests [...] | 2007-06-13 11:31:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM PA |
07ASUNCION515 | PARAGUAY: MONEY WELL SPENT; COPS ARRESTED [...] (U) SUMMARY: The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) seized the largest cocaine transshipmentin Paraguayan history in Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),during a joint intelligence operation between the Brazilian federal police, DEA, and SENAD. SENAD confiscated 450 kg of cocaine and arrested si [...] | 2007-06-20 18:47:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PREL PINR SNAR PA BR |
07ASUNCION647 | FIU CHIEF YEGROS RESIGNED [...] (U) After weeks of speculation, President Duarte announced the removal of SEPRELAD (Paraguay's FIU) chief Carlos Yegros late August 7. Embassy contacts reported that Yegros resigned July 30, but that Minister of Industry and Commerce Jose Maria Ibanez did not immediately accept his resignation [...] | 2007-08-08 17:20:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KCRM PAC PTER SNAR PA |
07ASUNCION650 | FIU CHIEF YEGROS FIRED [...] (U) After weeks of speculation, President Duarte announced the removal of SEPRELAD (Paraguay's FIU) chief Carlos Yegros late August 7. Embassy contacts reported that Yegros resigned July 30, but that Minister of Industry and Commerce Jose Maria Ibanez did not immediately accept his resignation [...] | 2007-08-08 17:22:00 | Embassy Asuncion | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KCRM PAC PTER SNAR PA |
07ATHENS1361 | GREECE: BSEC DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (SBU) On July 2, DepPolCouns, Econoff, and Poloff delivered BSEC environmental symposium demarche points to MFA B2 Directorate for Economic and Commercial Affairs Deputy Director Ioannis Metaxas. Metaxas responded that high-level officials from the Ministry of the Environment and the Minist [...] | 2007-07-03 13:53:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV PREL KCRM GR |
07ATHENS1416 | GREECE SCORES VICTORY AGAINST INTERNATIONAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 8, Greek anti-trafficking police carried out simultaneous raids on 34 different locations in Athens, arresting 11 suspected members of an international trafficking ring and another 62 persons accused of facilitating vice and prostitution. Three women (out of 45 detaine [...] | 2007-07-13 08:13:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KHUM KWMN KCRM SMIG GR |
07ATHENS2335 | GREECE: STATUS OF EXTRADITION AND MLAT AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Embassy Political section and LEGATT discussed the status of the Greek ratification process of the 2003 U.S.-EU Agreements on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance with several contacts in the MFA and Ministry of Justice. Greek legal experts were of the opinion that the agreements@o be [...] | 2007-12-11 14:26:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KTIA PREL KCRM KJUS EUN GR |
07ATHENS2351 | GREECE: STATUS OF EXTRADITION AND MLAT AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Embassy Political section and LEGATT discussed the status of the Greek ratification process of the 2003 U.S.-EU Agreements on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance with several contacts in the MFA and Ministry of Justice. Greek legal experts were of the opinion that the agreements the [...] | 2007-12-13 16:03:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KTIA PREL KCRM KJUS EUN GR |
07ATHENS2380 | GREECE: TIP ACTION GUIDE DELIVERED [...] (SBU) On December 19, DCM delivered reftel Action Guide to Combat TIP to Aristedes Agathocles, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Agathocles informed DCM that he was now the Coordinator of the Inter-Ministerial Group dealing with TIP issues for the GoG. DCM advised Agatholc [...] | 2007-12-19 15:00:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG GR |
07ATHENS413 | ANTI-TIP IN GREECE: NGO & GOG ASSESSMENT OF [...] (U) In a series of meetings February 9-13 with visiting Cyprus/Greece/Turkey Desk Officer and Embassy PolOff, MFA officials repeatedly underscored their appreciation for U.S. cooperation in the battle against the "deplorable crime" of trafficking in persons (TIP). Officials stressed Greece's [...] | 2007-02-26 08:25:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL ELAB GR |
07ATHENS501 | GREECE PART 3: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION 2007 [...] (SBU) Below are Embassy Athens' responses to the 2007 TIP report questionnaire. Text is keyed to Ref A request for "Investigation and Prosecution"Section . This is the third of four cables. 2. (SBU) INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF TRAFFICKERS: ------------------------------------ [...] | 2007-03-09 09:13:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL PREF ELAB GR |
07ATHENS502 | GREECE PART 2: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION 2007 [...] (SBU) Below are Embassy Athens' responses to the 2007 TIP report questionnaire. Text is keyed to Ref A request for "Prevention" Section. This is the second of four cables. 2. (SBU) PREVENTION: ----------- -- A. Does the government acknowledge that trafficking is a problem in tha [...] | 2007-03-09 09:14:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL PREF ELAB GR |
07ATHENS503 | GREECE PART 1: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION 2007 [...] The following is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Below are Embassy Athens' responses to the 2007 TIP report questionnaire. Text is keyed to Ref A request for "Overview" Section. This is the first of four cables. 3. (SBU) SUMMARY: Greece continues to [...] | 2007-03-09 09:14:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL PREF ELAB GR |
07ATHENS504 | GREECE PART 4: TIP REPORT SUBMISSION 2007 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-09 09:15:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL PREF ELAB GR |
07ATHENS647 | GREECE: REACTION TO HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] (SBU) Following the pattern of recent years, the release of the Human Rights Report in Greece was generally reported with straightforward analysis of the issues. For the most part, newspapers avoided the hyperbolic tones that are often the watermark of Greek journalism - especially on any matt [...] | 2007-03-29 13:25:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREL PREF ELAB GR |
07BAGHDAD1621 | PRT TIKRIT: TIKRIT LAW SCHOOL LEARNS ABOUT U.S. [...] (U) This is a PRT Tikrit, Salah ad Din (SaD) cable. 2. (SBU) In a first of its kind May 14 lecture, the PRT's Rule of Law Advisor, a Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor, gave an overview of the U.S. Justice system to over 40 law school students and faculty from the University of Tikrit's [...] | 2007-05-19 11:56:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KCRM IZ |
07BAGHDAD2298 | MAJORITY GOVERNMENT NEEDED, PM MALIKI TELLS CODEL [...] (C) SUMMARY: An obdurate Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told Senators McCain and Graham on July 3 that the national unity government was to blame for delays in passing much needed reform legislation and called for a majority government instead. He complained that his government partners were [...] | 2007-07-11 12:30:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | IZ KCRM KDEM PGOV PHUM |
07BAGHDAD3441 | PRT TIKRIT: MCC HOLDS FIRST TRIALS [...] (U) This is a PRT Tikrit, Salah ad Din reporting cable. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The key concern during the initial cases heard by the new ad Din Province Major Crimes Court was whether local judges would have the courage to carry out their duties or whether they would succumb t [...] | 2007-10-16 18:14:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRS KCRM KJUS SNAR KWMN OTRA ECON IZ |
07BAGHDAD3691 | ABDUCTORS RELEASE RADIO FREE LIBERTY-IRAQ [...] (SBU) Jumana Take was released by her captors on October 31, 2007 after 9 days in captivity. Ms. Take is an Iraqi citizen freelance journalist employed at times by Radio Free Liberty-Iraq (RFL-I). 2. (SBU) According to Bill Key, Director of Corporate Security for RFL, Ms. Take called the R [...] | 2007-11-07 14:12:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | IZ KCRM PGOV PTER |
07BAGHDAD970 | PRT TIKRIT: JUDICIAL CONFERENCE SUPPORTS MAJOR [...] (U) This is a PRT Tikrit, Salah ad Din cable. 2. (SBU) On March 14 the PRT Rule of Law Team hosted the province's first judicial conference since the fall of the former regime. 25 of Salah ad Din's judges, prosecutors, and high ranking police officials gathered in Tikrit for a day-long dis [...] | 2007-03-19 14:13:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KCRM IZ |
07BAKU1112 | BAKU AIRPORT SECURITY OFFICIALS ARRESTED ON TIP [...] (SBU) On September 6, police arrested Head of Baku Airport Security Emil Suleymanov and an unconfirmed number of other airport officials on charges of facilitating trafficking in persons. According to press reports, an anonymous source said that Suleymanov helped traffickers transport victims [...] | 2007-09-07 12:29:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KCOR KCRM KWMN AJ |
07BAKU1497 | AZERBAIJAN: 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 13:41:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR AJ KAPO |
07BAKU252 | \\CORRECTED COPY - TAG ORDER\\ PART I OF II: AZERBAIJAN [...] (U) As per reftel, paragraph 3 below begins Embassy Baku's submission on status of action the GOAJ has taken to combat human trafficking. Answers are keyed to questions in reftel. 2. (SBU) In preparing this report, the Embassy has undertaken extensive contacts with international organizatio [...] | 2007-03-01 11:19:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF ASEC ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG AJ |
07BAKU254 | PART II OF II: AZERBAIJAN 2007 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-01 11:41:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB AJ |
07BAKU479 | AZERBAIJAN'S PROPOSALSFOR TIP SOLICITATION FOR [...] Per retel, we are pleased to submit five proposals for consideration for the G/TIP-Managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE funds. The Embassy's TIP team - comprised of Poloff, Resident Legal Advisor, Senior Law Enforcement Advisor, and Pol FSN - reviewed all received proposals, and determined these to be [...] | 2007-04-20 13:23:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG AJ |
07BAKU511 | INVITATION TO NUCLEAR FORENSICS EXPERTS MEETING [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel invitation to the June 27-28, 2007, Nuclear Forensics Experts Meeting to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs Security Affairs depatment. MFA officers expressed an interest in atending and asked if there was funding available. Poloff said that, to his knowle [...] | 2007-04-26 10:03:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP KCRM MNUC ASEC ENRG PARM TRGY AJ |
07BAKU533 | AZERBAIJAN'S BOOMING ENERGY SECTOR HIDES DIFFICULT [...] (C) Summary: Azerbaijan's stunning GDP growth of 34 percent -- fueled largely by the energy sector -- is accompanied by severe corruption and weak rule of law, that since early 2006 appear to be having an increasingly negative impact on firms operating outside the protection of the energy sec [...] | 2007-05-02 06:23:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETRD PREL KCOR EINV KCRM KJUS AJ |
07BAKU95 | AZERBAIJAN: KIDNAPPING AND EXTORTION GANG LEADER [...] (U) In a January 19 verdict, former Chief of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Criminal Investigation Division Haji Mammadov was sentenced to life in prison. Nine members of Mammadov's 26-member murder, kidnapping and extortion gang also received life sentences. One of the accused, the owner of [...] | 2007-01-19 14:27:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SOCI KCOR KCRM KJUS AJ |
07BAMAKO717 | CHILD TRAFFICKERS AWAITING COURT DECISION [...] Alleged Ivoirian child traffickers Bernard Assouman Yao and Simon Djehi Bi Ta remain in custody in Sikasso following their arrest in March 2007 for allegedly attempting to traffic 46 young men from Cote d'Ivoire to Europe. If convicted, they will be the first traffickers punished under Mali [...] | 2007-07-03 13:08:00 | Embassy Bamako | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG ASEC ML |
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN316 | BRUNEI REQUESTS TARGETED TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS TRAINING [...] (SBU) This is an action request for ICE Singapore to organize a study visit to the U.S. for GoB anti-TIP personnel. See paragraph 2. ----------------------- ACTION REQUEST ----------------------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Brunei (GoB) has requested USG support in improving its abili [...] | 2007-10-23 07:42:00 | Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KTIP BX |
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN87 | BRUNEI TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Please find below Post's report in preparation for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Please note paragraph numbering is keyed to reftel questions: -------- OVERVIEW -------- A. Brunei is not a major destination for trafficked persons, nor is it a source or transit country. [...] | 2007-03-09 06:43:00 | Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF BX |
07BANGKOK16 | THAI FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES BOMBINGS [...] (C) Thai Foreign Minister Nitya "Nit" Pibulsonggram told the Ambassador the cabinet was consumed with speculation about the New Year's Eve bombings and believed former Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh to be involved. Nit expressed low confidence that the RTG could build a case against the [...] | 2007-01-03 10:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV PINS KISL KJUS KCRM ASEC TH |
07BANGKOK247 | THAI MFA REQUESTS HELP WITH ABDUCTION IN SOMALIA [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) The Thai MFA has requested USG assistance in pressing Somali authorities to work with the Thai Government to secure the release of a Thai citizen held hostage in Somalia. On January 12, we spoke with Panyarak Poolthup, MFA Deputy [...] | 2007-01-12 04:43:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KCRM TH SO |
07BANGKOK5011 | EMBASSY URGES GREATER RTG EFFORT ON LABOR [...] (SBU) Summary: DCM and Emboffs voiced strong concern at the lack of progress on labor trafficking cases in Thailand in delivering reftel demarche to MFA DG for the Americas, Nongnuth Phetcharatana. DCM advised MFA that Thailand's record on labor trafficking threatens to overshadow continued [...] | 2007-09-19 09:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM CVIS TH |
07BANGKOK5436 | EMBASSY BANGKOK REQUEST FOR FY08 JIATF WEST SUPPORT [...] (SBU/NF) This is a request for U.S. DoD operational support under section 1004, National Defense Authorization Act of 1991 as amended, for FY 2008 JIATF West training and construction support to Thai counterdrug law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and Thai military units with counterdrug roles. [...] | 2007-10-16 10:12:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR MOPS TH LA KCRM |
07BANGKOK55 | FURTHER REACTION TO BANGKOK BOMBS: SURAYUD [...] (S/NF) Prime Minister Surayud publicly backed away from his January 1 assertion that opposition political figures had orchestrated the December 31 bombings. A leading Army General continued to implicate former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, however, and promised "harsh measures" against p [...] | 2007-01-04 10:06:00 | Embassy Bangkok | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PINS ASEC KJUS KCRM TH |
07BANGKOK5966 | THAILAND PROPOSALS FOR EAP WOMEN'S ISSUES FUND COMPETITION [...] As requested in reftel, post supports the following proposals for the EAP/RSP Women's Issues Fund (WIF) Small Grants Competition. The information provided is as submitted by the organization. Proposals are listed in order of post's preference: PROPOSAL ONE ------------ a) Name of applica [...] | 2007-11-28 11:29:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KWMN KPAO KCRM TH |
07BANGKOK6234 | Prospects for Future USG Assistance to the Thai Anti-Money [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Visiting USDOJ Official Linda Samuel accompanied by Embassy Bangkok officers called on senior Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office officials and held a productive discussion of possible new USG-RTG cooperation and capacity building assistance. The visit responded to a recent RTG de [...] | 2007-12-21 07:29:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KCRM SNAR TH |
07BANGKOK6254 | Prospects for Future USG Assistance to the Thai Anti-Money [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Visiting USDOJ Official Linda Samuel accompanied by Embassy Bangkok officers called on senior Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office officials and held a productive discussion of possible new USG-RTG cooperation and capacity building assistance. The visit responded to a recent RTG de [...] | 2007-12-26 07:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KCRM SNAR TH |
07BANJUL306 | THE GAMBIA: 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) On June 11, Ambassador and Poloff met with Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Bai Ousmane Secka to inform him of the TIP Report narrative for The Gambia in advance of the Report's public release June 12. Providing copies of the narrative, points, and press guidance contained in reftel, [...] | 2007-06-12 11:49:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KPAO ELAB GA |
07BARCELONA52 | HIGH LEVEL OFFICIAL ARRESTED IN IMMIGRATION SCANDAL [...] (SBU) Eduard Planells, formerly the Spanish government's deputy representative to the region of Catalonia, was arrested July 16 in connection with Operation Wasp (Avispa),a Spanish National Police (SNP) operation targeting the Russian mafia. A national anticorruption court ordered the arrest [...] | 2007-07-20 10:54:00 | Consulate Barcelona | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR KCRM RS GG IS SP |
07BARCELONA55 | CG RAISES MONEYLAUNDERING, UNGA WITH NEW ANDORRAN FM, [...] (SBU) Summary: CG traveled to Andorra July 26 to call on newly appointed Foreign Minister Meritxell Mateu, meet for the first time with opposition party leader Jaume Bartomeu, President of the Social Democrat group in the Andorran Parliament, and handle an ACS case. Mateu delivered a copy of a [...] | 2007-07-27 17:47:00 | Consulate Barcelona | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL UNGA KCRM SNAR SP |
07BASRAH24 | ANOTHER IRAQI SLAIN FOR SERVING HIS COUNTRY [...] (S/NOFORN) On the evening of April 7, Assaf Alnahi, a Basrah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) locally engaged contractor (LES) was assassinated in central Basrah. In addition to his duties with the PRT, Assaf worked with the MND/SE legal office and was the judicial assistant to the Basrah [...] | 2007-04-09 17:12:00 | REO Basrah | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER KCRM PHUM UK IZ |
07BEIJING7446 | TIP: PRC RESPONSE TO USG CONCERNS PRIOR TO BEIJING COMMIT [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel points on the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Trafficking (COMMIT) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Treaty and Law Division Deputy Director Xu Yu on December 3. 2. (SBU) Noting that he shared our points with the Ministry of Public Security and o [...] | 2007-12-12 02:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM ELAB PGOV PREL CH BU |
07BEIJING7545 | TIP: COORDINATED MEKONG MINISTERIAL [...] (SBU) At the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative against Trafficking (COMMIT) Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) and Inter Ministerial Meeting (IMM) in Beijing December 12-14, delegates from Burma, Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam discussed regional cooperation and coordination o [...] | 2007-12-19 06:14:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN ELAB PGOV CH |
07BEIRUT1005 | LEBANON: RIZK ON SPECIAL TRIBUNAL "HOMEWORK," [...] (S) Minister of Justice Charles Rizk told the Ambassador in a 7/5 meeting that he and PM Siniora had agreed that, at the beginning of next week, Siniora will send to the UN the candidates for judges and deputy prosecutor for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Rizk would like us to whisper qui [...] | 2007-07-06 13:20:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PREL PTER KCRM LE SY |
07BEIRUT121 | LEBANON: MARONITE PATRIARCH SEES CHRISTIANS [...] (C) Ambassador Feltman and econoff met January 23 with Maronite Patriarch Sfeir, who expressed his concern that Lebanese Christians are fighting each other and did not appear engaged in trying to de-escalate the nationwide strike. The Patriarch agreed with the Ambassador's assessment that ex [...] | 2007-01-23 17:11:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM PTER SY LE |
07BEIRUT1482 | LEBANON: PM SINIORA: CABINET REAFFIRMS SUPPORT [...] (C) Although details of the meeting make the LAF-GOL discussions sound tense, Prime Minister Siniora described as "very good" the seven-hour cabinet meeting on 9/24. The meeting focused, the PM reported, on stopping groups from across the political spectrum from rearming and tightening cabin [...] | 2007-09-26 11:49:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON KCRM PTER LE |
07BEIRUT2 | OPTIONS FOR THE TRIBUNAL [...] (S) As the Christmas-New Year and 'Eid al-Adha holidays come to an end, the Lebanese seem no closer to completing the approval process for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. None of the options available to the GOL guarantee success; most ideas are unrealistic. Within GOL circles, there is g [...] | 2007-01-03 07:10:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PTER PREL KCRM LE SY |
07BEIRUT207 | LEBANON: LAWYER FOR JAILED GENERAL JAMIL AS-SAYED [...] (C) Akram Azoury, attorney for the jailed former head of Lebanon's Surete Generale, Jamil as-Sayed, met with DCM February 5 to present the case for as-Sayed's release from prison. Azoury, a respected human rights lawyer, said that the only basis for the Lebanese government's incarceration of [...] | 2007-02-08 09:55:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM PTER SHUM LE SY |
07BEIRUT251 | LEBANON: JUSTICE MINISTER READY TO WORK ON [...] (C) Lebanon has reached a crossroads, Justice Minister Rizk told Ambassador Feltman, NEA/ELA Office Director Abercrombie-Winstanley, and Econoff on February 15. The March 14 coalition can now block political progress and let Hizballah take the blame, or restore national unity through the leg [...] | 2007-02-15 15:53:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM PTER SY LE |
07BEIRUT252 | LEBANON: BANKS COMMISSIONER WORRIED ABOUT BANKS, [...] (C) In a February 13 meeting with the DCM and visiting NEA/ELA Office Director, the head of Lebanon's Banking Control Commission, Walid Alameddine, expressed concern about the effect of the summer war on banking sector stability. Alameddine believes the GOL should not expect a large contribut [...] | 2007-02-15 16:03:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM PTER ECON EFIN LE |
07BEIRUT253 | LEBANON: CITIBANK LEBANON DIRECTOR ANXIOUS FOR [...] (U) This message may contain proprietary information. Please protect accordingly. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) In a February 13 meeting with the DCM and NEA/ELA Office Director, Citibank Lebanon's Director Walter Siouffi appeared shaken by the morning's bus bombings in Bikfaya, and viewe [...] | 2007-02-15 16:16:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL KCRM PTER LE |
07BEIRUT31 | LEBANON: ZAHLE MP DISSATISFIED WITH AOUN AND [...] (C) Zahle Member of Parliament Illy Skaff (allied with Michel Aoun) in early January shared with Ambassador Feltman and emboff his disatisfaction from Aoun amidst continued frustration with the Hariris. Yet, asked about Hizballah, Skaff stated that Christian fears of Sunni fundamentalism and [...] | 2007-01-05 16:24:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM LE SY |
07BEIRUT37 | UPDATE ON TRIBUNAL: DOCUMENTS SIGNED, GOL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-08 12:29:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCRM PTER LE SY |
07BEIRUT39 | UPDATE ON TRIBUNAL: DOCUMENTS SIGNED, GOL [...] (C) At a meeting with the Ambassador on 1/6, Minister of Justice Charles Rizk confirmed that MOJ Omar Natour signed the two English-language documents related to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon: the tribunal's statute and the agreement on its establishment between the UN and GOL. MOJ deli [...] | 2007-01-08 12:36:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PREL KCRM PTER LE SY |
07BEIRUT414 | LEBANON: UNIIIC SENIOR INVESTIGATOR SAYS STEADY [...] (C) In a 3/19 meeting, UNIIIC chief investigator Peter Nicholson and senior investigator Rosemary Nidiry informed emboff that the Commission is now proceeding on the assumption that their mandate will be extended by the Security Council. Nicholson stated that the investigation has considera [...] | 2007-03-21 09:28:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM LE SY IS |
07BEIRUT430 | LEBANON: SINIORA DETAILS TRIBUNAL STRATEGY [...] (C) In a 3/23 meeting, PM Siniora explained that he intends to take advantage of a flurry of diplomatic activity -- the upcoming visits to Beirut of Chancellor Angela Merkel, UNSYG Ban Ki-Moon, and U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as next week's Arab Summit -- to try to force the opposition [...] | 2007-03-23 16:58:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM LE SY IS |
07BEIRUT44 | LEBANON: TASHNAQ MPS DISTANCE SELVES FROM [...] (C) Ambassador Feltman and Emboff met with Tashnaq Secretary General Hovig Mukhtarian and Members of Parliament SIPDIS Hagop Pakradunian and George Kassarji in early January. Tashnaq politicians distanced their party from the rest of the opposition, emphasizing their relative neutrality, ma [...] | 2007-01-08 18:06:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM SY LE |
07BEIRUT558 | PEDERSEN ON UN/OLA NICOLAS MICHEL VISIT: [...] (C) Summary: Over lunch with the Ambassador on 4/23, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Geir Pedersen reported that, in his final meetings in Lebanon before departing 4/21, UN/OLA chief Nicolas Michel failed in his last attempts to get the Lebanese to agree to approve the Special Tribunal t [...] | 2007-04-23 12:34:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KCRM PGOV LE SY |
07BEIRUT58 | SENIOR STATESMAN YEARNS FOR "LOCKERBIE" SOLUTION [...] (C) Octogenarian senior statesman Fouad Boutros hosted the Ambassador to a one-on-one lunch on 1/9. Boutros (who has held public positions from the 1940s until his recent stint as head of the electoral reform commission) expressed deep concern that Lebanon is being destroyed because of the [...] | 2007-01-10 17:07:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM KCRM PTER LE SY |
07BEIRUT666 | LEBANON: AOUN ADVISOR'S RECONCILIATION INITIATIVE [...] (C) General Aoun's son-in-law and senior advisor Gebran Bassil provided details about Michel Aoun's anticipated initiative, which has yet to be publicly released. Bassil has been preparing the initiative for some time, but Aoun decided to wait until all of Lebanon's political players appeare [...] | 2007-05-11 17:26:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM LE |
07BEIRUT695 | LEBANON: PM SINIORA CONVOKES UNSC MEMBER STATE [...] (C) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION: PM Siniora summoned the chiefs of missions of all UNSC member embassies in Beirut at 6:00 PM on May 16 to make a pitch for UNSC adoption of a Chapter VII resolution on the Special Tribunal. Present were the ambassadors of Italy, Russia, China, and Belgium; Char [...] | 2007-05-17 15:09:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC KCRM LE |
07BEIRUT699 | LEBANON: A/S WELCH VISITS FORMER PRESIDENT [...] (C) In a May 16 meeting with visiting NEA A/S Welch and the Ambassador, former President Amine Gemayel stressed the need for a successful UN Security Council vote to establish the tribunal to try suspects in the death of former Prime Minister Hariri. Gemayel also hopes for a strongly-worded r [...] | 2007-05-17 16:59:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PGOV PREL LE SY |
07BEIRUT967 | LEBANON: FBI DIRECTOR EXPLORES COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (S) FBI Director Mueller on June 26 met with Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr, Minister of Interior Hassan Sabaa, Head of the Internal Security Forces Ashraf Rifi, Minister of Justice Charles Rizk, and Chief Prosecutor Jean Fahd to offer FBI assistance to Lebanon's securit [...] | 2007-06-29 09:01:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM LE SY |
07BELGRADE1065 | VISAS DONKEY CORRUPTION 212 (F) SRM (MISKOVIC, Miroslav) [...] (s) Summary: Miroslav Miskovic, dpob: 5 July 1945, Serbia, is the richest man in Serbia and, according to the most recent Forbes ranking, one of the richest in the world, with over $1 billion in wealth. He dominates banking, insurance, and consumer goods in Serbia after obtaining massive we [...] | 2007-07-27 15:59:00 | Embassy Belgrade | SECRET | CVIS KCOR KCRM ASEC PGOV PREL ECON KFRD SR |
07BELGRADE1612 | VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR UPCOMING 2008 [...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the upcoming 2008 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Ame [...] | 2007-12-03 13:03:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS KCRM PREL IT SR |
07BELGRADE1709 | SERBIA: 2007-2008 INCSR II ON MONEY LAUNDERING [...] Reftel requested post update for Serbia on efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Serbia is upholding all international commitments to eliminate money laundering and terrorist financing. END SUMMARY. SERBIA: Not a Financial Center ------------------------------ 2. [...] | 2007-12-20 14:43:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR SR |
07BELGRADE188 | WAR CRIMES ROUNDTABLE HIGHLIGHTS CROSS- [...] (SBU) Summary: A war crimes conference held in Belgrade to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2005 signing of the Croatia-Serbia MOU on war crimes cooperation highlighted the significant achievements that have been made since the MOU in establishing cooperation and cross-border collab [...] | 2007-02-08 14:40:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ICTY PGOV PREL SR |
07BELGRADE272 | SERBIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] OVERVIEW --------------- A. Serbia is a country of origin, transit, and destination for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. The Agency for the Coordination of Protection of Victims of Trafficking recorded 62 TIP victims. Of these, there were 60 females and 2 males; 33 wer [...] | 2007-02-28 14:29:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SR |
07BELGRADE303 | EDUCATION MAFIA ARRESTED ON BRIBERY CHARGES [...] (U) Serbian police have arrested 18 people, including 12 university teachers, in an ongoing investigation of rampant corruption at the Law Faculty of Kragujevac University. The arrests, all occurring since February 20, include Assistant Minister of Education Emilija Stankovic, Sveta Puric, rec [...] | 2007-03-06 14:59:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KCRM KCOR PREL SR |
07BELGRADE417 | VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR MAY 2007 COESPU [...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the May 2007 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Amendmen [...] | 2007-03-26 16:39:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS KCRM PREL IT SR |
07BELGRADE605 | RESPONSE TO OSCE PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (U) After consulting with local OSCE officials in Belgrade, and internally with relevant Mission agencies, post recommends the following projects for funding. The projects selected represent a number of mission and OSCE priorities including democratization, counter-terrorism and the resolut [...] | 2007-05-07 16:22:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN EAID ECON KCRM KJUS OSCE PHUM PREL |
07BELGRADE905 | VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR UPCOMING 2007 COESPU [...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the upcoming 2007 middle management and high level training courses at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Ame [...] | 2007-06-25 13:11:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS KCRM PREL IT SR |
07BELGRADE997 | DJINDJIC ASSASSINATION STILL POLITICAL FOOTBALL [...] (SBU) Special prosecutor for organized crime Slobodan Radovinovic has opened an investigation into the political background of late Serbian PM Djindjic's assassination in response to competing accusations between the LDP and the DSS over who bore ultimate responsibility for creating the condit [...] | 2007-07-16 06:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM SR |
07BELMOPAN150 | BELIZE - SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (U) Responses are keyed to the checklist (paras 27-32) in Ref. A. 2. (SBU) Overview of BelizeQs Activities to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons A. Belize is a transit and destination country for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. Trafficking occurs within the countr [...] | 2007-03-02 22:00:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH |
07BELMOPAN338 | BELIZE RESPONSE - INL DELEGATED AUTHORITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-16 22:10:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM BH |
07BELMOPAN346 | BELIZE HOSTS SECOND CARICOM-SICA SUMMIT [...] Summary: Belize hosted the Second Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ? Central American Integration System (SICA) summit in Belize City on May 12, 2007. Topics discussed included trade liberalization, social and cultural issues, energy, security, and governance. The group agreed to meet every t [...] | 2007-05-18 22:30:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD ENRG KCRM BH |
07BELMOPAN43 | Appointment of Director of Public Prosecution [...] Summary: Ambassador and Consul called on Belize's newly-appointed Director of Public Prosecutions to review his plans for prosecution of several high-profile cases of interest to the USG. During the meeting the DPP expressed interest in training opportunities for his staff to improve skills [...] | 2007-01-19 20:31:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM CASC PREL PINR KCRM BH |
07BELMOPAN687 | BELIZE REPLY TO G/TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT SURVEY [...] Summary. The Government of Belize (GoB) continues to take significant steps to address human trafficking issues, primarily on the public awareness and investigative fronts. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Committee (the Committee),continues to meet monthly and provides additional resources [...] | 2007-11-29 21:18:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SOCI BH |
07BELMOPAN91 | BELIZE: ANTI-TIP PROGRAM GETS MORE CASH [...] Summary. On January 30, poloff met with Anita Zetina (Chair of the Belize Anti-Trafficking Committee and Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Human Development) and Ayesha Borland (Desk Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to discuss the government's latest efforts in combating T [...] | 2007-02-09 16:49:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KCRM KWMN BH |
07BERLIN1190 | GERMANY - MFA RESPONSE TO 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (U) CONTAINS REQUEST FOR ACTION -- PLEASE SEE PARA 6. 2. (SBU) Emboffs delivered demarche contained in ref and passed an advance copy of the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report country narrative for Germany to Axel Kuechle, MFA Deputy Director for International Cooperation against Orga [...] | 2007-06-13 15:36:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN KJUS SMIG ELAB PREL PGOV ASEC |
07BERLIN1846 | GERMAN PROSECUTORS SUSPECT RUSSIAN [...] (C) German prosecutors suspect Atomstroyexport, the Russian state-owned nuclear power equipment and services exporter, played a leading role in efforts to circumvent Germany's export control laws by diverting German-manufactured technology to Iran's nuclear program via Russian front companies [...] | 2007-10-05 10:42:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC KCRM KNNP PARM PREL MNUC KJUS IR RS GM |
07BERLIN2015 | TIP - UPDATE ON GERMAN EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] In 2007, Germany's counter-TIP campaigns and awareness raising programs brought together high-level decision makers and NGOs. As a result of strengthened legislation penalizing labor exploitation, NGOs and government officials are starting to focus on improving awareness and counseling in thi [...] | 2007-11-05 09:30:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PGOV GM |
07BERLIN2239 | GERMAN COURT TO RESUME TRIAL AGAINST A.Q. [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: A federal court in Stuttgart announced November 14 that trial proceedings would resume in early 2008 against Gotthard Lerch, a German citizen allegedly linked to the A.Q. Khan nuclear proliferation network. The trial was suspended in July 2006 pending resolution of jurisdictio [...] | 2007-12-21 13:31:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PARM KNNP KJUS KCRM PREL MNUC ETTC GM |
07BERLIN269 | GOVERNMENT AND NGO REPORTS EVALUATE GERMAN EFFORTS [...] (U) Summary: Reports prepared by the German Federal Interior Ministry and Federal Family Ministry, as well as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and key German anti-trafficking NGOs independently conclude there was no significant increase in trafficking in persons (TIP) during [...] | 2007-02-09 15:19:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PGOV GM |
07BERLIN321 | REPORT OF FIRST G-8 LYON-ROMA MEETING OF GERMAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The first meeting of the G-8 Lyon-Roma Anti-Crime and Terrorism Group (LR/ACT) under the German Presidency was held in Berlin from February 12-15, 2006. The U.S. delegation was co-chaired by INL DAS Elizabeth Verville and S/CT Director for Trans-Regional Affairs Roopa Rangaswa [...] | 2007-02-16 06:52:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM OTRA PTER UNGA KJUS GM |
07BERLIN390 | GERMAN FAMILY MINISTRY RELEASES EVALUATION OF 2002 [...] (U) Summary: German legislation enacted in 2002 to improve the legal and social situation of prostitutes -- and create conditions for them to get out of prostitution -- has enjoyed only partial success, according to a 200-plus page Family Ministry report released in late January. The report [...] | 2007-02-26 16:33:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PGOV GM |
07BERLIN459 | GERMANY - 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) The following is Mission Germany's submission for the seventh annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The entire report should be treated as sensitive but unclassified. Mission points of contact are Craig Conway SIPDIS (email: conwaycm@state.gov; tel: 49-30-8305-2127) and Caroli [...] | 2007-03-07 09:17:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN KJUS SMIG ELAB PREL PGOV ASEC |
07BERLIN46 | GERMANY REVISITS ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES IN LIGHT [...] Summary. The arrest of a former top Siemens board member brings to six those detained in a scandal drawing attention to German corporate governance. The Siemens case is the latest of a number of corporate scandals that include a Volkswagen prostitution and embezzlement ring and German activi [...] | 2007-01-09 17:14:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD GM KCRM OECD |
07BERLIN601 | GERMANY/TIP - POLICE INVESTIGATIONS HIGHLIGHT [...] Summary: A number of TIP-related police investigations concluded in recent weeks highlight German efforts to prosecute German nationals allegedly engaged in child sex tourism and other forms of trafficking in South East Asian countries. Over the past two years, German law enforcement agenci [...] | 2007-03-23 16:07:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PGOV GM |
07BERLIN806 | REPORT OF SECOND G-8 LYON-ROMA MEETING OF GERMAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The second meeting of the G-8 Lyon-Roma Anti-Crime and Terrorism Group (LR/ACT) under the German Presidency was held in Berlin from April 16-19, 2007. The U.S. delegation was co-chaired by INL DAS Elizabeth Verville and S/CT Deputy Coordinator Virginia Palmer and included repr [...] | 2007-04-20 10:27:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KJUS OTRA PTER SNAR UNGA GM AF |
07BISHKEK1371 | KYRGYZSTAN: 2007-2008 INSCR, PART II, FINANCIAL CRIMES AND [...] (U) No report was published for the Kyrgyz Republic in the 2006-2007 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part II, Financial Crimes and Money Laundering. Embassy point of contact for this report is Resident Legal Advisor Irfan Saeed, e-mail: SaeedIA@state.gov. 2. (SBU) Follow i [...] | 2007-11-16 06:57:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR PGOV KG |
07BISHKEK526 | EMBASSY BISHKEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OSCE EXTRA [...] Embassy Bishkek would like to endorse the following extrabudgetary proposals: 2. High Priority: -- Preparation of Guidebook for Controlled Deliveries (no project number): The issue of controlled deliveries is a hot topic in Central Asia, and is the most discussed aspect of any regional [...] | 2007-05-08 11:55:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN EAID ECON KCRM KJUS OSCE PHUM PREL |
07BISHKEK527 | EMBASSY BISHKEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OSCE EXTRA [...] Embassy Bishkek would like to endorse the following extrabudgetary proposals: 2. High Priority: -- Preparation of Guidebook for Controlled Deliveries (no project number): The issue of controlled deliveries is a hot topic in Central Asia, and is the most discussed aspect of any regional [...] | 2007-05-08 12:07:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AFIN EAID ECON KCRM KJUS OSCE PHUM PREL |
07BISHKEK542 | DECENTRALIZATION SUCCESSES IN KYRGYZSTAN [...] Summary: Since 1998 USAID has been helping Kyrgyz cities to become more transparent and accountable to their citizens and more effective leaders with skills in municipal property management, financial management, and service delivery. As a result, local leaders have accomplished many firsts, [...] | 2007-05-11 10:36:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS PGOV KMDR KG |
07BOGOTA1109 | ELN NARCO ACTIVITIES INCREASINGLY APPARENT [...] (S) There is growing evidence of ELN fronts' narcotics trafficking activities, and credible indications the ELN's Central Command (COCE) permits and benefits financially from the drug trade. Testimony from demobilized ELN fighters says some ELN fronts adre deeply involved in narco activities. [...] | 2007-02-15 15:08:00 | Embassy Bogota | SECRET | PTER SNAR KCRM PHUM PGOV CO |
07BOGOTA1457 | COLOMBIA'S SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Embassy point of contact on trafficking in persons is human rights officer Scott Fagan, phone number (57-1) 383-2122, fax number (57-1) 315-2163. Officer spent 52 hours preparing report. 2. (U) Responses below are to questions in paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. ------- SUMMARY ------- [...] | 2007-03-02 22:46:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CO |
07BOGOTA1472 | SCENESETTER CHECKLIST FOR VISIT OF PRESIDENT BUSH [...] (C) Your visit highlights the strength of our bilateral ties, and comes at a critical time for President Uribe. Seven months into his second term, Uribe is looking for a firm U.S. commitment to sustain high aid levels--as well as U.S. congressional approval of our bilateral Free Trade Agreeme [...] | 2007-03-05 22:12:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER SNAR ECON ETRD PHUM KCRM CO |
07BOGOTA1797 | POSITIVE GOC RESPONSE TO UNHCHR REPORT; [...] (C) The UNHCHR office in Colombia released a balanced annual human rights report on March 13, citing numerous examples of significant progress over the past year. The report praised substantial reductions in homicides, kidnappings, torture allegations, and forced displacement, and said inves [...] | 2007-03-20 15:50:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KCRM CO |
07BOGOTA1925 | NEW CRIMINAL GROUPS REMAIN DECENTRALIZED, BUT GOC [...] (C) The size and scope of the new criminal groups remained relatively constant in recent months, with some 22 groups comprising about 3,000 people. The groups remain largely decentralized, and former AUC leaders in Itagui maximum security prison--with the exception of Macaco and Don Berna-- [...] | 2007-03-23 21:36:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PGOV PHUM CO |
07BOGOTA2283 | PRESSURE INCREASES ON ELN TO REACH PEACE DEAL WITH [...] (C) The GOC, Catholic Church, guarantors, and international community are pressing the ELN to agree to a ceasefire and release its kidnap victims when the next round of talks resumes in Cuba on April 12. Peace Commissioner Luis Carlos Restrepo said publicly on April 8 the ELN's failure to re [...] | 2007-04-09 18:35:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PHUM KCRM CO |
07BOGOTA2437 | CHARGE URGES GOC TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTION PROGRAMS [...] (C) The Charge reiterated to Vice President Francisco Santos and Justice and Interior Minister Carlos Holguin the importance of strengthening GOC protection programs for victims participating in the Justice and Peace Law process. Santos and Holguin said the GOC shared our concerns and was tak [...] | 2007-04-12 20:12:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KCRM CO |
07BOGOTA2929 | SCENESETTER CHECKLIST FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY [...] (C) Your visit follows President Uribe's May 2-4 visit to Washington. Uribe fears unsubstantiated claims in the Colombian Congress that he and his family are tied to the paramilitaries are undermining prospects in the U.S. Congress for continued high aid levels and ratification of the bilate [...] | 2007-05-02 12:49:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR MARR PTER ECON ETRD KCRM |
07BOGOTA4742 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES [...] (C) Your visit follows President Uribe's May and June visits to Washington. Uribe fears unsubstantiated claims that he and his family were tied to the paramilitaries are undermining prospects in the U.S. Congress for continued high aid levels and ratification of the bilateral Free Trade Agre [...] | 2007-06-29 22:18:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR MARR PTER ECON ETRD KCRM |
07BOGOTA7110 | FLUSH WITH CASH--COLOMBIA'S RISING INFLOW OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Colombia's international reserves have topped USD 20 billion for the first time ever. Rising exports, foreign direct investment, and remittances, as well as increased international borrowing, have infused Colombia's financial system with dollars and solidified its debt-service ca [...] | 2007-10-03 17:28:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD SNAR KCRM CO |
07BOGOTA8170 | COLOMBIAN AND MEXICAN AUTHORITIES MOVING SWIFTLY IN WAKE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Mexico (GOM) seized two large cocaine shipments that originated from Colombian seaports in October. In response to these seizures, the Government of Colombia (GOC) sought additional information from the GOM and initiated formal investigations of all involved [...] | 2007-11-21 18:36:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV PREL KCRM PTER MX CO |
07BRASILIA1772 | INL SUPPORT IN 2007 IS YIELDING RESULTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite a dramatic reduction in NAS Brasilia external activities since June 2006, while an internal re-organization and new overall program strategy were being developed, INL authorized the continued support of several projects. In cooperation with other USG agencies at post, N [...] | 2007-09-17 16:21:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRASILIA1893 | NAS BRASILIA REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2007 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: NAS-supported activities during September -- though still limited in size and scope -- continued to produce results. In particular, two key NAS and DEA-supported operations carried out by the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) resulted in several arrests and the seizure of signific [...] | 2007-10-03 19:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRASILIA1907 | BRAZILIANS "DARE" TO STRENGTHEN DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION [...] (U) The Brazilian National Anti-drug Secretariat (SENAD) and the National Public Safety Secretariat (SENASP) convened a national conference on September 27-28 to re-assess the U.S.-based Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.),or PROERD as it is known in Brazil. The federal govern [...] | 2007-10-04 20:18:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRASILIA2091 | DRAFT 2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT [...] Following is a draft of Part I of the Brazil chapter of the 2007 INCSR. As requested in reftel B, the money laundering portion of the INCSR will be submitted separately. BRAZIL ---------- I. SUMMARY ---------- 2. Brazil is a major transit country for illicit drugs shipped to Euro [...] | 2007-11-06 09:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRASILIA2158 | MINI-DUBLIN GROUP MEETING IN BRASILIA -- NOVEMBER 2007 [...] SUMMARY: On November 19, 2007, under the chairmanship of the Government of Spain, the Mini-Dublin Group convened at the Spanish Embassy to discuss counter narcotics assistance and cooperation between member countries and the Government of Brazil (GoB). This was the first time the group had g [...] | 2007-11-21 14:54:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRASILIA2244 | NAS BRAZIL ACTIVITY REPORT, NOVEMBER 2007 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Thanks to ongoing NAS support, the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF),with operational assistance from DEA Brazil, culminated operation "Fenix" an investigation that made significant progress toward dismantling a major drug trafficking organization run by Luis Fernando da Costa, a [...] | 2007-12-10 13:06:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EAID KCRM PREL BR |
07BRATISLAVA138 | SLOVAKIA ANNUAL REPORT ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) Embassy TIP Point of Contact: Name: Tanya Spencer Position: Political Officer Phone: 421 2 5922 3277 Fax: 421 2 5922 3109 E-mail: spencertk@state.gov Total time to complete TIP report: FSNs: 33 hours FS03: 40 hours FS02: 2 hours FS01: 1 hour --------------------------------- [...] | 2007-03-06 19:59:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ASEC |
07BRATISLAVA241 | TIP GRANT PROPOSALS FROM SLOVAKIA [...] (SBU) First recommendation: Name of organization: Kulturne Zdruzenie Romov Slovenska (KZRS),(Cultural Association of Roma of Slovakia, an NGO) Name of primary contact: Andrea Buckova Requested funding amount from USG: USD 49,940 Total cost of project: USD 80,274 Project title: Prevention of [...] | 2007-04-23 06:20:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM SMIG PHUM PGOV LO |
07BRATISLAVA630 | NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT AT PRIBENIK, SLOVAKIA REF: 06 STATE 163201 Classified By: Lawrence R. Silverman, Deputy Chief of Mission, for reason 1.4 (b) and (d) [...] (C) Summary: Slovak police authorities confirmed to the Embassy November 29 that Slovak and Hungarian police arrested three individuals in eastern Slovakia November 28, during a sting operation as the individuals attempted to sell 500 grams of Uranium 235 or 238. Slovak authorities are still testin [...] | 2007-11-29 15:29:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PARM PREL PTER MNUC KCRM KNNP HU UP LO |
07BRATISLAVA648 | UPDATE ON NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT AT PRIBENIK, SLOVAKIA REF: A. 06 STATE 163201 B. BRATISLAVA 00630 Classified By: Lawrence R. Silverman, Deputy Chief of Mission, reason 1 .4(b) and (d) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-06 14:29:00 | Embassy Bratislava | SECRET | ASEC PARM PREL PTER MNUC KCRM KNNP HU UP LOG |
07BRIDGETOWN1021 | ST. LUCIAN HOUSING MINISTER RICHARD FREDERICK MAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: St. Lucian Housing Minister, Richard Frederick, returned for police questioning on July 18 as part of an investigation against Frederick's alleged customs violations. Various authorities and observers are concerned that the Director of Public Prosecutions will not pursue the cas [...] | 2007-08-15 18:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS ST XL |
07BRIDGETOWN1364 | MINI-WAVE OF VIOLENT CRIME HITS ANTIGUA [...] (sbu) Our contacts confirm Antigua and Barbuda PM Spencer has called out security forces and instituted additional security measures in response to a recent string of violent crimes that have shocked many in Antigua. Our contacts in the police attribute the recent incidents - a string of th [...] | 2007-10-26 18:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ASEC CASC AC |
07BRIDGETOWN1387 | ST. VINCENT: SPLINTERS OF AN OPPOSITION [...] (SBU) Summary: In several meetings with leaders of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) opposition New Democratic Party (NDP),and in consultations with the party's sympathizers as well as Unity Labor Party (ULP) and former-ULP members, Embassy Bridgetown learned of growing discontent with [...] | 2007-11-01 21:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | CVIS EAID ECON EFIN ELAB KCRM PGOV PINR PREL |
07BRIDGETOWN1415 | THE GRENADINES: THE INCREDIBLE DISAPPEARING RESORT [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Bridgetown recently learned that the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG) has repossessed land on Union Island that is owned by a long-term American investor in the Grenadines. Ambassador Ourisman raised this possible expropriation with Prime Minister Ralph [...] | 2007-11-09 17:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | CACM CDB CVIS EAID ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KCRM |
07BRIDGETOWN1499 | DEPORTEE DEBATE: FLOGGING OLD MYTHS [...] (sbu) Summary: Objectivity continued to lose the battle against alarmism during a discussion of the criminal deportee issue at the December 4 inter-sessional meeting of the Association of Caribbean Chiefs of Police in Barbados. Local media keyed on an alarmist - and as yet unpublished - CA [...] | 2007-12-07 15:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SOCI PHUM PREL XL |
07BRIDGETOWN1530 | THE SEX INDUSTRY AS A POTENTIAL AVENUE FOR [...] (U) SUMMARY: Various government officials and NGO representatives are recognizing the possible existence of trafficking victims in St. Lucia, particularly in the commercial sex industry. Most foreign prostitutes fulfill some technical elements of trafficking, even if they are willing partici [...] | 2007-12-14 15:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM PGOV ELAB DR ST XL |
07BRIDGETOWN1562 | DOMINICA: TRAFFICKING VICTIMS LIKELY EXIST, BUT NO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PolOff hosted a roundtable discussion on trafficking in persons, pulling together representatives from key government offices and NGOs. The discussion showed that, although many officials believe trafficking victims might exist among commercial sex workers, Chinese laborers, an [...] | 2007-12-21 19:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KCRM PHUM PGOV ELBA CN DR ST XL |
07BRIDGETOWN1563 | ST. VINCENT: OPPOSITION LEADER SEEKS US ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: On December 20th, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Arnhim Eustace called PolOff to express his concern that the current government is corrupted by the drug trade. In relation to the criminal charges filed against him for "making mal [...] | 2007-12-21 19:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SNAR PGOV INRB PREL XL |
07BRIDGETOWN196 | AMBASSADOR OURISMAN'S INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ourisman presented her credentials to the President of Dominica and called on both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister on January 24. In her courtesy calls, the Ambassador and her interlocutors discussed both current and possible future USAID projects, the Adva [...] | 2007-02-13 16:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR EAID ENRG EINV MASS KCRM KPAO |
07BRIDGETOWN262 | TIP SUBMISSION - DOMINICA [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding Dominica for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. ------------------ Para 27 - Overview ------------------ 2. (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationally [...] | 2007-03-01 22:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF DO XL |
07BRIDGETOWN263 | TIP SUBMISSION - ST. LUCIA [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding St. Lucia for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. ------------------ Para 27 - Overview ------------------ 2. (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationall [...] | 2007-03-01 22:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF ST XL |
07BRIDGETOWN264 | TIP SUBMISSION - ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. ------------------ Para 27 - Overview ------------------ 2. (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destinati [...] | 2007-03-01 22:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF VC XL |
07BRIDGETOWN265 | TIP SUBMISSION - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding Antigua and Barbuda for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. ------------------ Para 27 - Overview ------------------ 2. (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for int [...] | 2007-03-01 22:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF AC XL |
07BRIDGETOWN266 | TIP SUBMISSION - BARBADOS [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding Barbados for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. ------------------ Para 27 - Overview ------------------ 2. (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationally [...] | 2007-03-01 22:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ELAB KFRD ASEC KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG BB XL |
07BRIDGETOWN267 | TIP SUBMISSION - ST. KITTS AND NEVIS [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding St. Kitts and Nevis for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Post consulted with the Royal St. Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis Police Force, the Ministry of National Security, and NGOs and has received no reports [...] | 2007-03-01 22:43:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF SC XL |
07BRIDGETOWN268 | TIP SUBMISSION - GRENADA [...] Embassy Grenada provides its response for reftel questions in paragraph 2. 2. Begin text: SUMMARY: Post consulted with the Royal Grenada Police Force, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, and NGOs and has received no reports of any form of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) as def [...] | 2007-03-01 22:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF GG XL |
07BRIDGETOWN286 | AMBASSADOR OURISMAN'S INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO ST. [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ourisman presented her credentials to the government of St. Lucia on February 20. In meetings with the Governor General, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and leader of the opposition, the Ambassador discussed crime in St. Lucia, Article 98, Petrocaribe, the Advance Pa [...] | 2007-03-05 23:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KCRM CASC ENRG EPET EFIN ASEC |
07BRIDGETOWN369 | OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR SAINT VINCENT'S OPPOSITION [...] (C) Summary: The head of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) opposition party, Arnhim Eustace, has stepped up his criticism of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves in the last three weeks. His most recent themes included Gonsalves' December pardon of a convicted drug dealer and Gonsalves' emb [...] | 2007-03-26 17:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL SNAR KCRM VC VE XL |
07BRIDGETOWN471 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP-MANAGED [...] As instructed in reftel, Post is submitting the following four (4) project proposals for G/TIP-managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE Funds. Full proposal narratives will be sent via email. 2. Name of Applicant: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) -- Office for the Eastern Caribbean Requeste [...] | 2007-04-20 22:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG XL |
07BRIDGETOWN472 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP-MANAGED [...] As instructed in reftel, Post is submitting the following four (4) project proposals for G/TIP-managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE Funds. Full proposal narratives will be sent via email. 2. Name of Applicant: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) -- Office for the Eastern Caribbean Requeste [...] | 2007-04-20 22:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG XL |
07BRIDGETOWN55 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCKENNA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Wayne R. McKenna, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from Jan. 31 - Feb. 4 and to Barbados from Feb. 4 - 10, for the purpose of evaluating two law enforcement training programs fun [...] | 2007-01-18 13:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM OTRA SC |
07BRIDGETOWN669 | ST. LUCIA: FREDRICK INVESTIGATION AND MLAT [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a May 17 television talk show, a prominent news personality leaked the details of a standing evidence request made under the U.S.-St. Lucia Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) concerning Richard Fredrick, St. Lucia's Housing Minister suspected of ties to drug trafficking [...] | 2007-05-25 21:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KJUS KTIA KCOR PREL PGOV PINR SNAR ST XL |
07BRIDGETOWN740 | OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS LOUDER FOR ST. VINCENT'S [...] (C) Summary: On Friday, June 8, opposition party leader, Arnhim Eustace, will lead another protest demonstration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). This time, Eustace has managed to gain public support from several members of St. Vincent's private sector. However, Eustace's goals for t [...] | 2007-06-07 20:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL SNAR KCRM VC XL |
07BRIDGETOWN810 | ST. LUCIA HOUSING MINISTER FREDRICK HELD FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: St. Lucia Housing Minister Richard Fredrick was questioned on June 18 by St. Lucian authorities for his alleged involvement in customs duty evasion. After six hours, he was released and asked to return on July 18 for further questioning. Contacts stated that the Director of Pub [...] | 2007-06-20 18:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM KJUS KTIA ST XL |
07BRUSSELS1948 | EU RECOGNIZES RESPONSIBILITY TO SAVE [...] EU Interior Ministers in the June 12 JHA Council meeting in Luxembourg recognized their shared "responsibility" to save the lives of illegal migrants from Africa involved in tragic events in the Mediterranean. Ministers nevertheless offered little concrete help to frontline state Malta to h [...] | 2007-06-14 07:28:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM SW EUN |
07BRUSSELS2667 | U.S.- EUROPEAN UNION - RUSSIA TRILATERAL [...] (U) A meeting of the United States - European Union (EU) - Russia Trilateral High Level Working Group on terrorism convened June 22 in fulfillment of a commitment made at the U.S.- EU - Russia Trilateral Ministerial Meeting in Berlin on April 4. Participants expressed support for the work of t [...] | 2007-08-22 15:54:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KCRM PREL SNAR EU RU UN |
07BRUSSELS2950 | EU COUNCIL EXPECTS FULL VISA RECIPROCITY BETWEEN U.S. AND [...] EU ministers in the September 18 Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council heard a presentation of the Commission's third report on the visa reciprocity mechanism, including the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with the U.S. Commission Vice-President Frattini and Portuguese Interior Minister/Council ch [...] | 2007-09-20 09:03:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM SW EUN |
07BRUSSELS3128 | DEA ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN DRUG [...] (C) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Karen Tandy discussed the drug situation in Afghanistan with Commission, Council Secretariat, and Political and Security Committee (PSC) Ambassadors during her September 30 to October 2 visit to Brussels. She emphasized close links betwe [...] | 2007-10-12 12:33:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR EU |
07BRUSSELS3315 | NINE COUNTRIES TO JOIN SCHENGEN AREA ON DECEMBER 21 [...] EU ministers in the November 8 Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council confirmed the abolition on December 21 of checks at internal land and sea borders with nine Member States that joined the EU in 2004. The ministers adopted the political decision after accepting an assessment that all nine [...] | 2007-11-09 14:00:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM EUN |
07BRUSSELS3501 | AMBASSADOR SCHWEICH DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN RULE OF [...] (C) The U.S. Coordinator for Counter-Narcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan, Ambassador Thomas Schweich, discussed police training and counter-drug issues with several European Union (EU) officials at a November 28 meeting in Brussels. Officials on both sides agreed on virtually all polici [...] | 2007-12-13 20:04:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR EU |
07BRUSSELS3530 | U.S.-EU TROIKA MEETING GENERATES WIDE-RANGING [...] (SBU) Officials from the United States and the European Union (EU) engaged in a wide-ranging discussion of drug issues at a US-EU Troika Meeting in Brussels on November 14. The U.S. Delegation, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Christy McCampbell of the International Narcotics and Law En [...] | 2007-12-21 10:22:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR EU |
07BRUSSELS541 | JHA COUNCIL "RECOGNIZES" SWEDEN'S PROBLEM [...] EU ministers for Justice and Home Affairs (JHA Council) on February 15 "recognized" Sweden's "particular problem" with its number of Iraqi refugees. Commission Vice-President Frattini promised to look at the situation with a view to presenting proposals to the Council. The German Presidenc [...] | 2007-02-16 16:06:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL PREF SMIG KCRM SW EUN |
07BRUSSELS694 | Belgium 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report [...] (U) The 2007 Trafficking in Persons follows in paragraph two. Embassy Point of Contact is Political Counselor Theodore H. Andrews, telephone (32) (2)508-2111/fax 513- 5333. Staff hours spent in preparation of this report: Political Counselor (FO-1): 3 hours Political Assistant (LES-10): 4 [...] | 2007-03-02 14:19:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BE |
07BRUSSELS848 | BELGIUM WILL NOT LEGALIZE INTERNET GAMBLING, FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOB will not legalize internet gambling, at least under the current government. In November 2006 the Belgian Federal Council of Ministers considered draft legislation that would have legalized internet gambling in Belgium (reftel). Current Belgian press reports cite "lega [...] | 2007-03-14 10:58:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINT PGOV KCRM BE |
07BRUSSELS941 | Last Belgian Budget Check Before Elections - Much [...] (U) Summary. The much-heralded special Council of Ministers retreat in Leuven yielded little more than a cursory budget scrubbing and a few symbolic initiatives designed to garner votes in the June 10 elections. The earlier-agreed "green" revenue enhancement measure to tax packaging was down [...] | 2007-03-22 15:21:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EAIR SENV KCRM BE |
07BUCHAREST237 | ROMANIA,S SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) OVERVIEW: ------------------- A. Romania is a country of origin and transit for trafficking in persons (TIP). While the majority of TIP cases pertain to international trafficking between Romania and Western Europe, there are cases of domestic trafficking as well. Victims - primar [...] | 2007-03-01 15:36:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PREF SMIG ELAB EAID KCRM KWMN |
07BUDAPEST11 | 2006 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 14:59:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU |
07BUDAPEST1934 | 2007 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 06:31:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU |
07BUDAPEST1980 | 2007 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 10:01:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU |
07BUDAPEST1981 | 2007 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 14:27:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU |
07BUENOSAIRES1030 | ARGENTINE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE SUPPORTS TIP AND [...] (C) On May 22, Ambassador Wayne met with Argentine Speaker of the House Alberto Balestrini and Vice President of the House Patricia Vaca Narvaja. They underscored the importance of the bilateral relationship and continued cooperation in providing security to Argentines and Americans alike i [...] | 2007-05-24 13:57:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PRGOV ECON ELAB KCRM PHUM SMIG KWMN ASEC |
07BUENOSAIRES1113 | EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES STUDENT SELECTION LIST: TRAFFICKING IN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-07 11:56:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN SNAR SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1185 | GOA REACTION TO TIP REPORT [...] (C) Summary. While there has been no public GOA reaction yet, GOA private reaction to the USG's 2007 TIP report was very negative. Vicente Espeche Gil, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary for Bilateral Affairs, called the report "unhelpful" and Interior Minister Anibal Fernandez ex [...] | 2007-06-15 22:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1208 | INTERIOR MINISTER MAKING PUSH ON COUNTERNARCOTICS [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Minister of Interior Anibal Fernandez is making a public push to enhance counternarcotics cooperation and effectiveness in Argentina, initiating such ideas as a sole national registry for collecting CN information and analyzing trends, creating a scientific advisory [...] | 2007-06-21 17:06:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV PREL KCRM AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1245 | INTERIOR MINISTER ON STATUS OF ANTI-TIP LEGISLATION [...] (C) Summary. On June 25, Ambassador Wayne called on Interior Minister Anibal Fernandez to discuss the status of TIP legislation and ongoing counternarcotics cooperation in the Tri-Border Area (TBA),the Department's offer to conduct a counterterrorism assessment of Argentina (reported septel [...] | 2007-06-27 14:51:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1246 | GOA INTERIOR MINISTER ON COUNTERNARCOTICS AND [...] (C) Summary. On June 25, Ambassador Wayne called on Interior Minister Anibal Fernandez to discuss ongoing counternarcotics (CN) cooperation in the Tri-Border Area (TBA),the Department's offer to conduct a counterterrorism (CT) assessment of Argentina, and status of TIP legislation (reporte [...] | 2007-06-27 14:51:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1248 | ARGENTINA: INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPECT WEAPONS [...] (SBU) THIS INFORMATION IS LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE. 2. (SBU) Summary: A judicial investigation into a suspected tax evasion and, perhaps, arms smuggling case, involving Farmington, Connecticut-based company JLD Enterprises, continues here. Argentine customs and judicial authorities have [...] | 2007-06-27 14:51:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KCRM PGOV PREL AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1283 | ACTIVE ABROAD, STYMIED AT HOME; ARGENTINA'S ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 26, Ambassador Wayne met with head of the Office of Anticorruption, Dr. Abel Fleitas Ortiz de Rozas to discuss possible increased cooperation on anti-corruption issues. Fleitas highlighted his office's very active participation in international anti-corruption conventio [...] | 2007-07-02 17:58:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1302 | AMBASSADOR'S JULY 3 MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met July 3 with Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana before the signing of the CivAir Agreement (septel) to discuss a range of issues. Taiana noted that the GoA has focused its foreign policy primarily on regional issues and South American integration - a difficult task. He [...] | 2007-07-06 09:56:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC PARM ETRD PTER KCRM |
07BUENOSAIRES1353 | IOM COUNTRY REP ON IOM'S AND THE GOA'S ANTI-TIP [...] (C) Summary. On June 29, Ambassador Wayne met with Eugenio Ambrosi, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country Representative to talk about IOM's efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) and improve the lives of migrant populations in Argentina. (Septel will cover Ambassa [...] | 2007-07-16 12:12:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1448 | ARGENTINA: CONFIDENT THEY WILL COMPLETE UNCAC CHECKLIST BY [...] (U) Nicolas Raigorodsky, the Director of Transparency Policies in the Office of Anticorruption, confirmed to post that he and his team have received the Spanish version of the checklist and that Argentina would complete the UNCAC checklist before the August 15 deadline. Raigorodsky expressed a [...] | 2007-07-26 19:08:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1476 | ARGENTINA TO WORK CLOSELY ON TIP ISSUES [...] (C) On July 30, poloff delivered reftel points to MFA Deputy Director for International Organizations Ana Berta and U.S. Desk Officer Hernan Santivanez. Berta stated that while the Argentine government does not appreciate the "paternalistic" nature of the TIP report, it is committed to work [...] | 2007-07-31 18:55:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1723 | ARGENTINE TIP LEGISLATION STALLED IN CONGRESS [...] (SBU) On August 27, Ambassador asked Argentine Minister of the Interior (MOI) Anibal Fernandez about the prospects for enacting comprehensive federal Trafficking in Persons (TIP) legislation in Argentina. Fernandez stated that it is ""very difficult"" to make progress in the Argentine Con [...] | 2007-08-30 17:08:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG KWMN AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1833 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO THE TRIBORDER AREA [...] (S/NF) Summary: On September 11, top Argentine intelligence officials and analysts briefed Ambassador on their perspective of the terrorist threat in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). They noted that Hizballah maintains a real structure in the region, including experienced agents. They detailed adv [...] | 2007-09-13 16:45:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER EFIN KCRM PREL PGOV SNAR AR PA BR |
07BUENOSAIRES1850 | Argentina's Anticorruption Office: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite being ranked 93rd (low) on Transparency International's corruption perception index, Argentina has an active anti-corruption office. The office has both a policy-promotion mission and an investigatory function. Despite a heavy investigatory workload, the office has yet [...] | 2007-09-14 19:45:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCOR KCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES1964 | ARGENTINE JUSTICE MINISTER PROPOSES OVERHAUL OF [...] (C) GoA Justice Minister Alberto Iribarne briefed the Ambassador September 26 on his draft proposal to reform the federal criminal justice system (other discussion topics reported Ref A and septel). The reforms, based on the recommendations of a Special Commission, aim to alter the rules of e [...] | 2007-10-02 13:55:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON SNAR KJUS KCRM EAID KCOR PHUM |
07BUENOSAIRES2065 | MOTHERS AGAINST PACO: ARGENTINE NOMINEE FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) Summary. Below is Post's nomination for the 2008 International Woman of Courage Award. In Argentina, women have led a number of social and political causes, such as struggles against trafficking in persons, human rights abuses, poverty, and drug abuse. AmEmb Buenos Aires' nomination rec [...] | 2007-10-19 15:03:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN SNAR KCRM PHUM ASEC AR |
07BUENOSAIRES2079 | POLICE REFORM AND CORRUPTION IN ARGENTINA'S BUENOS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with Federal Prosecutor Dr. Carlos Stornelli, who will likely be the next Minister of Security for the Province of Buenos Aires following October 28 elections. His first priority and greatest challenge will be the institutional and cultural reform of the notor [...] | 2007-10-22 18:04:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ASEC PREL PGOV SNAR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES2095 | TIP ACTIVIST TRIMARCO LAUNCHES ANTI-TIP FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary. Ambassador Wayne delivered the keynote speech at the launch of Susana Trimarco's anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) foundation. In the Ambassador's remarks, he highlighted the need for comprehensive anti-TIP legislation and underscored USG commitment to fight TIP. He also annou [...] | 2007-10-24 18:08:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | AR KWMN PHUM PREL KCRM SMIG KFRD ASEC ELAB |
07BUENOSAIRES2119 | ARGENTINE JUSTICE MINISTER DISCUSSES TIP, MONEY [...] (C) Introduction: This cable covers and provides updates on issues that Justice Minister Alberto Iribarne and the Ambassador discussed during their recent meeting (reftels). They include: 1) status of Trafficking in Persons legislation and Justice Ministry efforts to push for its passage; 2) [...] | 2007-10-26 16:43:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON KTFN SNAR KJUS KCRM PHUM KWNM |
07BUENOSAIRES2123 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR FOCUSES ON SOCIAL ISSUES IN TUCUMAN [...] (U) In an October 19 visit to Argentina's northwestern province of Tucuman, the Ambassador met with local members of the media. He toured an American-owned citrus company that has a progressive Corporate Social Responsibility project to educate off-season workers. The Ambassador was also a keyn [...] | 2007-10-26 19:09:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR SMIG KFRD ASEC ELAB |
07BUENOSAIRES2149 | ARGENTINA: AIRPORT POLICE CHIEF DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador's October 22 meeting with GOA Airport Police chief Marcelo Sain (protect throughout) focused on common counter-terrorism goals and the need to continue working together on airport security issues. Sain thanked the Ambassador for recent FBI- and DHS-provided tra [...] | 2007-10-31 08:02:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV CASC KCRM PREL KCOR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES2211 | THEFTS OF BAGGAGE AT BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT [...] (SBU) Ambassador recently informed Argentina's Foreign Minister Taiana and Interior Minister Fernandez that the Embassy would be updating its Consular Information Sheet to include a warning to U.S. travelers about thefts at Argentina's Ezeiza International Airport. 2. (SBU) On October 24, Am [...] | 2007-11-15 08:01:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EAIR PREL KCOR KCRM CMGT CJAN ASEC AR |
07BUENOSAIRES2244 | ARGENTINA: 2007 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Post, through the combined efforts of the political section and ICE office, continues to coordinate with Argentine authorities to develop local capacity to investigate and prosecute trafficking crimes. We also continue to work with Argentine partners in government and civil society to [...] | 2007-11-21 08:42:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES2300 | ARGENTINA: CODEL SANCHEZ DISCUSSES ANTI-TIP AND CN EFFORTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Ambassador Wayne and U.S. Representatives Sanchez and Bartlett, Argentine Interior Minister Anibal Fernandez noted that anti-TIP legislation is still stuck in the national Congress, but expressed confidence that it would pass once President-elect Cristina Fernan [...] | 2007-12-06 11:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM KWMN PREL SMIG SNAR KJUS PHUM AR |
07BUENOSAIRES300 | ARGENTINA: NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) Below is Post's response to reftel request for a woman of courage in Argentina. In Argentina, women have been leaders on a number of social and political issues, such as human rights abuses, drug abuse, poverty, and trafficking in persons. AmEmb Buenos Aires' nomination has faced danger [...] | 2007-02-15 19:29:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL AR KCRM SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07BUENOSAIRES519 | ARGENTINA SUBMISSION FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Argentina is a country of origin, transit and destination for internationally trafficked men, women and children. Trafficking in persons (TIP) in Argentina primarily involves Argentines trafficked internally for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, mostly from the [...] | 2007-03-16 22:27:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF PGOV ELAB |
07BUENOSAIRES754 | ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE ON UN CORRUPTION AND CRIME [...] ConOff delivered reftel talking points to Advisor Mauricio Alice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Officer of the Legal Advisor (OLA). Alice stated that he would pass on our concern about the checklist and our offer of assistance to the agencies involved in the process. He noted that t [...] | 2007-04-19 09:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR |
07BUENOSAIRES793 | EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2007 [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Buenos Aires's top priorities in strengthening Argentina's anti-trafficking efforts include 1) advanced training in investigating and prosecuting human trafficking cases; 2) the establishment of a dedicated and specialized assistance center for trafficking victims; and [...] | 2007-04-24 13:33:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG |
07BUENOSAIRES796 | ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH US-ARGENTINE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On April 17, Ambassador Wayne met with ten members of the US-Argentine Congressional Friendship Committee from the Legislature's lower house to discuss bilateral relations. Ambassador noted the positive cooperation in traditional areas, e.g. counterterrorism and counternarcot [...] | 2007-04-24 15:38:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG PREF ELAB AR |
07BUENOSAIRES799 | ARGENTINE FIRST LADY EXPECTS CONGRESS TO PASS [...] (C) First Lady and Senator Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner told Ambassador on April 20 that she expects the Argentine Congress to pass draft legislation criminalizing trafficking in persons (TIP) by May or June at the latest, especially given that the Senate had already approved one version of [...] | 2007-04-24 21:44:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES814 | ARGENTINE MOJ CALLS ANTI-TIP LAW A PRIORITY; [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met with Minister of Justice Alberto Iribarne on April 26 and sponsor of anti-TIP legislation, Deputy Stella Cordoba, on April 27, to underscore the importance of passing anti-TIP legislation. Ambassador urged Iribarne to lend his support to pass draft legislation no [...] | 2007-04-25 22:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG AR |
07BUENOSAIRES838 | ARGENTINA'S INTERIOR MINISTER REQUESTS TIP [...] (C) On April 30, Thomas Fuentes, the FBI's Special Agent in Charge of International Operations, and Ambassador met with Interior Minister Alberto Fernandez to discuss Fernandez's May 3-4 trip to Washington. Fernandez indicated that he would be interested in receiving a briefing on how the U [...] | 2007-04-30 16:46:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES862 | MEETINGS WITH ARGENTINE INTERIOR MINISTER AND [...] (C) On April 30, Minister of Interior Anibal Fernandez met for over an hour with the Ambassador, FBI Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of International Operations, Tom Fuentes and LEGATT to discuss trafficking in persons, upcoming USG training programs, and next steps on the AMIA case. Minister F [...] | 2007-05-03 11:48:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV |
07BUENOSAIRES965 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETS WITH TIP ACTIVIST TRIMARCO AND [...] (C) Summary. On May 4, Ambassador Wayne met with Susana Trimarco, an activist fighting against trafficking in persons (TIP) in Argentina and recent State Department International Woman of Courage award winner (REF A). Part of the meeting was filmed by Pablo Milstein, a local award-winning [...] | 2007-05-17 08:52:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
07BUENOSAIRES980 | ILEA LAT-AM IPR SESSION II - GOA WILL PARTICIPATE [...] (SBU) Per reftel questions, there are numerous GoA entities responsible for intellectual property enforcement in Argentina - including federal and provincial (in 23 provinces) police, prosecutors and judges; federal Customs authorities; the Prefectura (roughly Coast Guard equivalent); and the [...] | 2007-05-18 09:53:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ASEC SNAR AR |
07BUJUMBURA479 | ALLEGED NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT IN BUJUMBURA, [...] (C/NF) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftels that it has received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in nuclear and/or radiological materials. This report came to posts attention via phone contact to the ARSO, XXXXXXXXXXXX on the mornin [...] | 2007-06-27 16:23:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | SECRET | KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER ASEC BY |
07BUJUMBURA515 | ADDENDUM TO ALLEGED NUCLEAR SMUGGLING IN BURUNDI [...] (C/NF) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftels that it has received additional information regarding the incident of nuclear smuggling reported in Bujumbura cable 479 dated 06/27/2007. XXXXXXXXXXXX and I have met on XXXXXXXXXXXX additional occasions since that initia [...] | 2007-07-17 14:48:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | SECRET | KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER ASEC BY |
07CAIRO1097 | EGYPT MOVES AHEAD ON CHILD PROTECTION, SUPPORTED [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOE's National Council for Childhood and Motherhood is drafting legislation for new child protection measures which include tough new anti-trafficking articles. USAID is poised to provide major technical and programmatic support to the Council and its partners as Egypt t [...] | 2007-04-16 15:14:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KWMN KCRM EG |
07CAIRO1406 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A MAY 10 MEETING WITH THE AMBASSADOR, MINISTER OF STATE FOR LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS MUFEED SHEHAB NOTED THAT THE GOE PLANS TO MOVE FORWARD ON REVISING THE CURRENT CHILDREN'S LAW TO INCLUDE TOUGH NEW ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROVISIONS. SHEHAB WELCOMED CONSULTING WITH THE EMBAS [...] | 2007-05-13 14:13:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KWMN KCRM PTER EG |
07CAIRO1602 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF INTERIOR ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A WIDE-RANGING MAY 29 MEETING WITH MINISTER OF INTERIOR HABIB EL ADLY, THE AMBASSADOR AGAIN PUSHED THE GOE TO CHANGE ITS POLICY OF LISTING ONLY THREE RELIGIONS ON NATIONAL ID CARDS, AND ASKED THAT THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR (MOI) ENSURE THE SAFETY OF RECENTLY RELEASED CONVERT TO [...] | 2007-05-30 17:58:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KIRF KDEM KWMN KCRM EG |
07CAIRO1603 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF INTERIOR ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A WIDE-RANGING MAY 29 MEETING WITH MINISTER OF INTERIOR HABIB EL ADLY, THE AMBASSADOR AGAIN PUSHED THE GOE TO CHANGE ITS POLICY OF LISTING ONLY THREE RELIGIONS ON NATIONAL ID CARDS, AND ASKED THAT THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR (MOI) ENSURE THE SAFETY OF RECENTLY RELEASED CONVERT TO [...] | 2007-05-30 18:05:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KIRF KDEM KWMN KCRM EG |
07CAIRO1776 | EGYPTIAN RESPONSE TO 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (C) MFA's working-level official responsible for Trafficking in Persons, First Secretary Amira Fahmy, told poloff in a June 11 meeting that the GOE was displeased that the 2007 TIP report (reftel) said that some Egyptian cities may be "sex tourism" destinations. Poloff explained that this s [...] | 2007-06-11 14:58:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PHUM ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN EG |
07CAIRO2536 | EGYPT: TIP ISSUES UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: This summer we have seen modest but genuine GOE progress on TIP. The GOE has announced the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee to combat TIP in Egypt. People's Assembly (PA) representative Georgette Qellini announced in June that she would introduce a draft law [...] | 2007-08-15 14:12:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI PGOV KWMN KCRM EG |
07CAIRO3031 | EGYPT: SIGNS OF STRONGER EFFORTS ON TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: A new inter-ministerial committee on Trafficking In Persons (TIP),a proposed new child protection law with anti-TIP provisions, and a nascent public awareness campaign are signs that the GOE is moving towards awareness of, and eventually action on, TIP. Continued challenges wi [...] | 2007-10-11 16:03:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KCRM KWMN EG |
07CAIRO3258 | EGYPT: NTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT [...] (U) Per ref A instructions, we providethe below input for the interim Trafficking-in-Pesons (TIP) assessment for Egypt. We note that te GOE inter-ministeial "National Committee to Comat and Prevent Trafficking in Persons" had its frst meeting in October 2007, representing a longawaited step to [...] | 2007-11-14 15:39:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AEMR EG |
07CAIRO3560 | EGYPT: MIXED MESSAGES ON TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: During G/TIP Reports and Political Affairs Officer Gayatri Patel's December 11 - 17 visit to Cairo, Egyptian officials at the Ministries of Interior (MOI),Justice (MOJ),and Social Solidarity (MOSS) asserted that Trafficking-in-Persons (TIP) is not an internal Egyptian problem, [...] | 2007-12-31 14:54:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PREL PGOV PHUM SMIG AEMR EG |
07CAIRO580 | EMBASSY CAIRO SUBMISSION FOR 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) This message responds to reftel. Embassy POC is poloff Roger Kenna, phone 20-2-797-2749, fax 20-2-797-2181, kennart2@state.gov. Poloff spent approximately 16 hours in the preparation of the TIP report. PA officer spent two hours; ECPO Minister Counselor spent two hours; DCM spent t [...] | 2007-03-05 11:21:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SMIG PREF ASEC KFRD KCRM KWMN ELAB EG |
07CARACAS1234 | ANTI-TIP NGO A.M.B.A.R. - FINAL REPORT [...] (SBU) Poloff visited the local anti-trafficking NGO Women's Association for Well-Being and Reciprocal Assistance (A.M.B.A.R.) May 18, a recipient of an Economic Support Fund (ESF) Grant approved by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),to receive the organization's f [...] | 2007-06-21 20:27:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SNAR VE |
07CARACAS2229 | VENEZUELA: VISIT OF G/TIP'S BARBARA FLECK [...] (C) SUMMARY. Barbara Fleck, Reports Officer for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),and Emboffs met with Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) officials and NGOs October 19-23 to discuss the government's anti-trafficking efforts. MFA officials agreed to facilitate [...] | 2007-11-26 14:39:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KWMN VE |
07CARACAS2386 | PUBLIC REPORTING UNDERESTIMATES RISING HOMICIDE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Venezuelan newspaper, El Universal, reported that 315 violent deaths occurred in Caracas during the first two weeks of December, an average of 15.5 per day. The chief coroner (protect) at the Caracas morgue told Poloff that the actual rate was closer to one per hour. El Un [...] | 2007-12-21 12:57:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM VE |
07CARACAS787 | VENEZUELA: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP FUNDING [...] (U) Per reftel, Post submits the following executive summary of an anti-trafficking in persons project proposal for G/TIP funding. -------------------- Project Information -------------------- 2. (U) Please find the requested project information below: -- Name of the applicant: Internat [...] | 2007-04-20 21:12:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ELAB KCRM ASEC PREL SMIG VE |
07CASABLANCA42 | MOROCCO: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (U) This cable responds to action request (ref A) for updated information on the Moroccan government's efforts to combat trafficking in persons from April 2006 to March 2007. --------------------------------- Morocco Remai [...] | 2007-03-07 16:52:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MO |
07CHENNAI100 | BANGALORE CALM AFTER CAUVERY RIVER WATER VERDICT [...] (SBU) Summary: Bangalore remained calm on February 6 following an interstate river water tribunal verdict on February 5 over a long-simmering dispute involving the sharing of water that flows through the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Perceived injustice in Karnataka sparked impro [...] | 2007-02-06 11:01:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KWWT ASEC CASC SOCI KCRM ECON IN |
07CHENNAI103 | ROOTING OUT TRAFFICKING IN ANDHRA PRADESH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 29, G/TIP Trafficking in Persons Coordinator Gayatri Patel and Embassy INL officer met with NGOs and law enforcement officials in Hyderabad, the capital of the south India state of Andhra Pradesh (AP),to review projects to combat the trafficking of women and children [...] | 2007-02-07 11:12:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN SOCI KCRM ELAB PHUM PREL IN |
07CHENNAI445 | Plea from NGOs: Don't Downgrade India to Tier 3 [...] SUMMARY: During a July 3 visit to Hyderabad, Ambassador Mulford met with representatives of anti-trafficking NGOs to hear their views on India's efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The NGO representatives argued that the 2007 TIP report did not sufficiently or accurately acknowledge [...] | 2007-07-09 10:55:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI ELAB KCRM KWMN PREL PHUM IN |
07CHENNAI541 | HYDERABAD TERROR GROUPS HAVE INTERNATIONAL LINKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging conversation only days before the August 25 bombings in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh's Police Intelligence Chief told post that his office closely monitors 40 to 50 Indian nationals in Hyderabad who have links to Islamic terrorist groups. He said many of these y [...] | 2007-08-29 10:47:00 | Consulate Chennai | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC IN KCRM KISL PGOV PREL PTER |
07CHENNAI606 | G/TIP VISITS RESCUED BONDED LABORERS IN TAMIL NADU [...] (SBU) Summary: The director of the Department's office charged with combating human trafficking visited South India to hear first-hand accounts from victims of bonded labor and to witness government and NGO programs designed to help them. He also spoke with Karnataka's Chief Secretary, who do [...] | 2007-09-28 09:50:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM ECON KCRM PGOV SOCI IN |
07CHENNAI694 | TAMIL NADU GARMENT INDUSTRY (MOSTLY) CHILD LABOR FREE BUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Tirupur, a small city near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu's second largest city, is a remarkable economic success story. In the span of just a few decades, Tirupur's garment industry has grown to account for more than half of India's knitwear exports. With a rapid growth creating a de [...] | 2007-11-28 11:31:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PHUM ECON KCRM PGOV SOCI IN |
07CHENNAI77 | TRAFFICKERS ARRESTED, GIRLS RESCUED IN ANDHRA PRADESH [...] Summary: Since mid-October 2006, the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Police, assisted by local NGOs, have rescued 80 girls and arrested 94 traffickers from four districts in the state. Most of the traffickers have been booked under non-bailable charges. Most of the rescued girls were placed in shelter h [...] | 2007-01-31 11:02:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN SOCI KCRM ELAB IN |
07CHISINAU1354 | TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT: SOME PROGRESS, BUT STILL NO [...] (U) Post's interim assessment for EUR Special Watchlist countries is keyed to the questions in reftel para. 6B. 2. (SBU) According to the Center for Combating Trafficking in Persons (CCTIP),Government of Moldova (GOM) authorities opened 429 cases against traffickers (a 7.7% rise over the sa [...] | 2007-11-13 07:22:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG MD |
07COLOMBO1031 | SRI LANKA: WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT SECRETARY ENGAGES [...] (C) Summary. On July 10, Charge and Poloff called on Secretary of the Ministry of Child Development and Women's SIPDIS Empowerment Indrani Sugathadasa to brief her on Sri Lanka's Tier 2 Watch List status and discuss Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) efforts to address trafficking of women and [...] | 2007-07-25 06:00:00 | Embassy Colombo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PREF PHUM KWMN KPAO ELAB KCRM SOCI |
07COLOMBO1546 | SRI LANKA: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) After meeting with numerous officials from throughout the GSL, Post assesses that the Government acknowledges the trafficking problem in Sri Lanka and is committed to addressing it. However, resource constraints, a lack of coordination among concerned ministries, and systemic problems [...] | 2007-11-15 10:13:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CE |
07COLOMBO1580 | SRI LANKA: INCSR PART II 2007-2008 SUBMISSION [...] The following is Embassy Colombo's International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) Part II regarding money laundering and financial crimes, per request in reftel. 2. Begin text: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is neither an important regional financial center nor a preferred center for money [...] | 2007-11-21 11:34:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR KMCA CE |
07COLOMBO1688 | SRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT HOLDS SUCCESSFUL TIP [...] On December 13, the Ministry of Child Development and Women's Empowerment hosted a four-hour roundtable discussion on trafficking in persons (TIP) with key stakeholders in the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL). The goal of the meeting was to share information and best practices, foster more effe [...] | 2007-12-20 11:43:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV CE |
07COLOMBO266 | ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 7 the Ambassador hosted a round-table discussion on trafficking in persons with 12 NGO representatives and three government officials working in related fields. Although there was no single working definition of "trafficking" or common assessment of the scope of th [...] | 2007-02-12 13:26:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB ASEC PREF KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD CE |
07COLOMBO367 | SRI LANKA: THE SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) Mission's submission for the seventh annual Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for Sri Lanka follows. Responses are keyed to questions in Reftel. Mission point of contact is poloff Anamika Chakravorty, telephone +94-11-249-8822, fax +94-11-249-8820. Paragraph 27: Sri Lanka Overvi [...] | 2007-03-05 12:04:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB ASEC PREF KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD CE |
07CONAKRY1244 | GUINEA 2007-8 INCSR REPORT DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR ECON GV |
07CONAKRY1347 | RESPONSE - EFFORTS TO COMBAT WEST AFRICAN DRUG TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) In response to reftel request, Embassy provides the following analysis of drug trafficking in Guinea. In addition, reftels provide additional background information. 2. (SBU) The Government of Guinea (GoG) is engaged on drug trafficking issues and has a specialized police unit that [...] | 2007-12-19 09:03:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR EAID SOCI GV |
07CONAKRY267 | GUINEA 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Over the past year, the Government of Guinea has made concentrated efforts to address trafficking in persons. Most importantly, it has successfully investigated and prosecuted a trafficking case, sentencing the perpetrator to time in prison. The judicial sector is plagued by [...] | 2007-03-02 12:31:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF GV |
07CONAKRY483 | Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project Proposals -- Guinea [...] Over the last several months, Guinea has been in a state of upheaval as a grassroots social movement for change rocked the country at the highest levels. In March, a consensus government was appointed. Guinea's cabinet is now entirely comprised of new ministers and thus new leadership on tra [...] | 2007-05-03 11:59:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG GV |
07CONAKRY831 | Guinea 2007 TIP Report: Demarche to the Minister of Social [...] (U) On June 29, as directed in Ref A, Poloff delivered demarche on the 2007 Guinea Trafficking in Persons Report to the Minister of Social Affairs Tete Nabe. Also present were several members of the minister's cabinet and senior officials charged with issues of protection, social development, [...] | 2007-07-20 07:28:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KCRM KWMN KPAO SMIG PREL ELAB ASEC GV |
07COTONOU912 | BENIN: UPDATE ON GOB EFFORTS TO COMBAT CHILD TRAFFICKING [...] (U) SUMMARY: Benin has made some progress in the past several months in the fight against child trafficking. The Ministry of Family, Women and Children's National Child Protection Coordination and Monitoring Working Group embarked on the planning of its 2008 activities and the approval of the t [...] | 2007-11-29 11:21:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM BN NI |
07CURACAO938 | CURACAO: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Aruba, the Netherlands Antilles, and the Netherlands together form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two Caribbean parts of the Kingdom have autonomy over their internal affairs, with the right to exercise independent decision making in a number of counter narcotics areas. The Government of [...] | 2007-11-27 19:04:00 | Consulate Curacao | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM NA AA |
07DAKAR1348 | TIP REPORTS DELIVERED; UNODC AND EU WORKING WITH ECOWAS [...] EmbOffs have delivered the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) reports to the Governments of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, and the reports have been posted on the embassy Web site in English and French or Portuguese. In the course of related discussions, Embassy learned that the computer equipment [...] | 2007-06-25 11:58:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM PU SG |
07DAKAR2417 | IDENT REVIEW RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT SENEGALESE PASSPORT [...] (U) Embassy Dakar recently reviewed the cases of refused Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants whose IDENT hits revealed mala fide identity changes. This review identified several instances when legitimate Senegalese documents were obtained using fraudulent information. Two patterns of identity [...] | 2007-12-20 10:36:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS KCRM KFRD XY SG GA |
07DAKAR299 | SENEGAL'S FIU (CENTIF) LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM TO [...] SUMMARY: NGouda Fall Kane, Director General of Senegal's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the CENTIF, presided over a January 23 workshop, where he encouraged enhanced cooperation with different partners including the country's notaries public to strengthen the understanding and implementatio [...] | 2007-02-06 12:42:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PTER ECON EAID PINR KCRM SG |
07DAKAR309 | SENEGAL'S FIU (CENTIF) LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM TO [...] SUMMARY: NGouda Fall Kane, Director General of Senegal's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the CENTIF, presided over a January 23 workshop, where he encouraged enhanced cooperation with different partners including the country's notaries public to strengthen the understanding and implementatio [...] | 2007-02-07 08:49:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PTER ECON EAID PINR KCRM SG |
07DAKAR456 | GUINEA-BISSAU: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (SBU) Guinea-Bissau is a source of children trafficked for forced agricultural work and begging, primarily in Senegal. Muslim Koranic teachers, known as marabouts, travel from Senegal or send intermediaries to convince parents to send children purportedly for a religious education. Those chi [...] | 2007-02-28 12:51:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PREF PU |
07DAKAR501 | SENEGAL: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] SUMMARY: After being upgraded last year from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2 status, Senegal has continued to devote significant time and attention to the issue of trafficking in persons. Following passage of its first trafficking-in-persons (TIP) law in April 2005, police now maintain a compute [...] | 2007-03-05 12:13:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PREF SG |
07DAKAR596 | SENEGAL: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT UPDATE: [...] (SBU) According to Judicial Police Director Ndoye, Senegal has successfully prosecuted two traffickers under the 2005 TIP law. Two Senegalese marabouts, Serigne Mamadou Thiam and Abdou Faye, were each sentenced to 18 months for sending boys from Senegal to Mali, with the intention of sending [...] | 2007-03-15 14:23:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC PREF SG |
07DAKAR608 | COUNTER-NARCOTICS STRATEGY FOR GUINEA-BISSAU [...] (S) Embassy, press and intelligence reporting over the past year have highlighted the growing problem of drug trafficking in Guinea-Bissau (see refs). The international community watched and took no significant action as the GOGB lost sovereignty to drug traffickers. Now Guinea-Bissau is a h [...] | 2007-03-16 12:08:00 | Embassy Dakar | SECRET | SNAR KCRM PGOV PREL EAIR PU |
07DAKAR649 | SENEGAL: NARCOTICS SEIZURES AND OTHER CRIME DATA FOR 2006 [...] On March 16, Leopold Diouf, the Director General for National Security in the Ministry of Interior and Local Government, released crime statistics for 2006. He noted that Senegalese police seized 29 kilograms of cocaine; 8,396 tons of marijuana, and 129,232 capsules of various psychotropic dr [...] | 2007-03-21 11:08:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC KCRM SG |
07DAKAR869 | GUINEA BISSAU: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSAL [...] Embassy,s trafficking in persons (TIP) project proposal for Guinea-Bissau follows. This year, G/TIP proposed to downgrade Guinea-Bissau to Tier Two Watch List in the annual Trafficking in Person,s Report. Guinea-Bissau has demonstrated improvement in its anti-trafficking efforts since it ap [...] | 2007-04-20 12:00:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ASEC ELAB KCRM PREL SMIG PU |
07DAKAR871 | SENEGAL: FY-2007 ESF AND INCLE PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Embassy Dakar is pleased to submit four project proposals to strengthen and expand Senegal's commitment to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The proposals, listed in order of funding priority, would provide training in trafficking for law enforcement and health officials, give social assi [...] | 2007-04-20 12:30:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ASEC ELAB KCRM SMIG SG |
07DAMASCUS1155 | ACS IN SYRIA - DECEIVED, DETAINED AND DEPORTED [...] (SBU) Summary. American Citizen Services (ACS) staff at Embassy Damascus had twenty cases of detention and/or abandonment of US citizens in the fourth quarter FY-2007. Six cases involved women fleeing their families due to abuse or to avoid arranged marriages. Four cases, some still ongoing, [...] | 2007-12-06 15:18:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF CVIS ASEC KFRD KCRM KOCI KWMN SY |
07DAMASCUS1171 | DAMASCUS FRAUD PREVENTION MANAGEMENT REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-13 10:31:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS CPAS KFRD KCRM CMGT ASEC SY |
07DAMASCUS218 | SYRIA: 2006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) THE FOLLOWING IS POST'S SUBMISSION TO THE ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT. THE EMBASSY'S POINT OF CONTACT IS POLOFF MARIA D.G. OLSON. OFFICE TELEPHONE: (963) (11) 3391-3785. FAX: (963) (11) 3391-3999. OFFICER SPENT 40 HOURS IN PREPARATION OF THE REPORT, WHICH IS STRUCTURED TO [...] | 2007-03-06 09:06:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07DAMASCUS22 | ADVISOR TO MFA SAYS SYRIANS REMAIN NERVOUS ABOUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE SYRIAN REGIME CONTINUES TO FEAR THE FORMATION OF A SPECIAL LEBANON TRIBUNAL, WORRYING THAT IT COULD FIND ITSELF UNDER SUSTAINED INTERNATIONAL OPPROBRIUM AND ISOLATION, EVEN IF SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE REGIME ARE NOT ACCUSED OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSASSINATION OF LEBANESE PM RA [...] | 2007-01-09 09:54:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM SY IR IS LE IZ |
07DAMASCUS255 | SARG ANTI-CORRUPTION PROPAGANDA GROWS IN RUN-UP TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past month, the SARG has publicly highlighted its purported efforts to crack down on corruption. This effort is the latest in a long line of sporadic SARG campaigns to manipulate the issue of combating corruption for internal political purposes. It is also part of a bro [...] | 2007-03-13 13:56:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM ECON PGOV SY |
07DAMASCUS293 | SYRIAN OFFICIALS PUBLICLY DENY REGIME ROLE IN AIN [...] (SBU) In the past week, Syrian Interior Minister Maj. Gen. Bassam Abdul Majeed rejected suggestions that the regime was involved in the February 13 Ain Alaq bus bombings in Lebanon, despite the March 13 announcement by Lebanese officials of the arrest of four Syrian members of Fatah Islam in [...] | 2007-03-25 14:06:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KCRM LE BY |
07DAMASCUS295 | SYRIAN ARAB AIRWAYS CONTINUES TO PURSUE A WET LEASE [...] (SBU) Summary. Syria Arab Airways has reportedly signed an agreement to lease Boeing airplanes from a new company set up by Rami Makhlouf. End summary. 2. (C) As he has with nearly every other economic sector in Syria, we've heard from local contacts that Rami Makhlouf, President Asad,s [...] | 2007-03-26 07:49:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON ETTC KCRM SY |
07DAMASCUS417 | SYRIA: ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT PROPOSAL [...] (U) Post is submitting one project for the ESF Anti-Trafficking in Persons Projects from the International Office for Migration (IOM). 2. (SBU) The project is as follows: A. Title: Capacity Building on Identifying and Assessing Human Trafficking and Providing Protection to Victims of [...] | 2007-05-03 14:49:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KWMN KCRM ASEC ELAB SMIG |
07DAMASCUS480 | PRIVATE SYRIAN AIRLINE DEAL STILL TRYING TO GET [...] (C) In a May 9 meeting, Syrian Arab Airlines (SAA) officials confirmed recent press reports that the newly-formed Cham Holding Company plans to partner with SAA and the Kuwaiti al-Aqeela company to establish a private airline in Syria, and acknowledged that some steps had already been taken. [...] | 2007-05-21 08:28:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON ETTC KCRM SY |
07DAMASCUS773 | DAMASCUS FRAUD PREVENTION MANAGEMENT REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-30 10:15:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS CPAS KFRD KCRM CMGT ASEC SY |
07DAMASCUS796 | CONSULAR OPERATIONS IN A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM - [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-07 06:46:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CVIS CPAS KFRD KCRM SY IZ IR |
07DAMASCUS797 | CONSULAR OPERATIONS IN A STATE SPONSOR OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Consular Operations at Embassy Damascus are impacted by the fact that the Syrian Arab Republic is a State Sponsor of Terrorism, as well as by our growing Iraqi workload. This cable focuses on the salient features of conducting consular work in this special environment. End Sum [...] | 2007-08-07 08:55:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CVIS CPAS KFRD KCRM SY IZ IR |
07DAMASCUS932 | CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite the SARG's continuing efforts to restrict Embassy contact with large segments of Syrian society, the Consular Section continues to run an active outreach program. Below is a list of events in August and September. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Student Visa Talks -- Our NI [...] | 2007-09-13 12:19:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CVIS CPAS KFRD KCRM SY IZ |
07DARESSALAAM1183 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS UPDATE FOR TANZANIA [...] (U) The Government of Tanzania (GOT),International Organization for Migration (IOM) and NGOs are addressing trafficking in persons (TIP) on a number of fronts. The Ministry of Health is working with IOM to increase awareness of TIP and IOM is finalizing the report of its 2006 research asses [...] | 2007-08-21 14:23:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL HSTC SOCI EAID PREF PGOV KWMN SMIG KCRM |
07DARESSALAAM1496 | TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON [...] Status of host nation laws specifically criminalizing bulk cash smuggling: In January 2007 The Government of Tanzania (GOT) enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2006. This law does not specify what constitutes bulk cash movement, but addresses the issue of seizure and sanctions and sta [...] | 2007-11-14 03:19:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KCRM PTER KTFN PREL TZ |
07DARESSALAAM1607 | TANZANIA: 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 08:50:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR TZ |
07DHAKA1038 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation for the Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tour in the U.S. from July 29 to August 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...] | 2007-06-24 07:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1039 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course to be held in Monterey, California. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 5, 2007, to provide sufficient time for process [...] | 2007-06-24 07:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1040 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course to be held at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas from July 6 to October 12, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests t [...] | 2007-06-24 07:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1058 | GOVERNMENT ATTENTION FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING MIGRANT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Ministry of Expatriate Welfare pledged its cooperation with the Embassy in combating labor trafficking and tracking investigations and prosecutions of these cases. Deputy Secretary Datta outlined for us the various enforcement tools at their disposal, and described some of [...] | 2007-06-26 08:22:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB ETRD KCRM KWMN KFRD PHUM BG |
07DHAKA1071 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 31ST PACIFIC ARMIES MGMT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the 31st Pacific Armies Management Seminar to be held in Sydney, Australia, from August 6 to 10, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 28, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...] | 2007-07-02 01:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1076 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...] | 2007-07-02 06:37:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1089 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING (ADDITIONAL NAMES) FOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...] | 2007-07-03 06:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1092 | RESPONSE TO INQUIRY RE. CLAIMS FACILITY FOR CAMEL [...] (U) At request of Department (reftel),Post has requested information from the GOB on the facility being set up by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to compensate camel jockeys. Post addressed Department's questions to the Ministry for Home Affairs (MOHA),which oversees anti-trafficking programs [...] | 2007-07-03 08:00:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KCRM KWMN AE SU PK MR BG |
07DHAKA1115 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 19, 2007, to provid [...] | 2007-07-09 01:58:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1162 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRBORNE & JUMPMASTER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Airborne & Jumpmaster course to be held at Fort Benning, Georgia from August 20 to October 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...] | 2007-07-18 09:38:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1163 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 17, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 27, 2007, to pro [...] | 2007-07-18 09:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1164 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS: [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in International Crisis: Command & Control Course, in York Town, Virginia, from September 5-21,2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...] | 2007-07-18 09:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1186 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Course to be held at Port Dickson, Malaysia from July 30 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2007-07-23 01:15:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA119 | ARRESTS OF ALLEGED JMB TERRORISTS CONTINUE [...] (SBU) On January 14-18, the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) mounted new raids leading to the arrest of Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) operatives, this time at several locations near Dhaka based both on information developed from previous arrests (reftels) and on new information. [...] | 2007-01-22 09:54:00 | Embassy Dhaka | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL KISL KCRM PHUM BG |
07DHAKA1227 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIR LIFT RALLY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the Pacific Air Lift Rally course to be held Jakarta, Indonesia from August 20 to 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...] | 2007-07-29 02:37:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1233 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Squadron Officer School to be held at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama from September 4 to December 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vett [...] | 2007-07-30 03:18:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1241 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 18TH APCSS SENIOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the 18th APCSS Senior Executive Course course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from August 27-31, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...] | 2007-07-31 00:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1252 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 12-16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2007-08-02 02:14:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1316 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES EXECUTIVE COURSE from OCTOBER 16 to DECEMBER 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...] | 2007-08-14 01:06:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1321 | BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO 2007 TIP REPORT: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Embassy briefed Home Ministry and police officials on the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report. Most of the discussion focused on how to track labor migration abuse cases. The government agreed to include representatives of the Foreign and Expatriate Workers ministries in fut [...] | 2007-08-14 07:58:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1331 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR, AUGUST [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior Executive Seminar course to be held in Garmisch, Germany from August 22 to August 29, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2007-08-15 05:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1343 | BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT REPORTS ON ACTIONS TAKEN [...] (SBU) The Expatriate Welfare Ministry, which regulates migrant labor issues in Bangladesh, provided updated statistics to the Embassy on actions it has taken against labor recruitment companies over the past three months, from May to July 2007. 2. (SBU) Bangladesh's labor export industry is [...] | 2007-08-16 05:52:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1384 | BANGLADESH FOREIGN MINISTRY TAKES MEASURES TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Officials of the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently attended a briefing and training on the role of the ministry in combating human trafficking on August 18. In addition, the Ministry issued a circular with instructions for its missions abroad on how to combat traf [...] | 2007-08-26 01:07:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM ELAB KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1385 | LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 26, 2007. Post requests that vetting be compl [...] | 2007-08-27 07:31:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1386 | LEAHY VETTING FOR LAND PORT IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation Training for Land Port Immigration Officials on Combatting Human Trafficking scheduled for September 26-27 in Dhaka. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. [...] | 2007-08-27 08:46:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1387 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference to be held September 4 to 7, 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vettin [...] | 2007-08-27 08:47:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1455 | LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Conference to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 18-20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2007-09-06 10:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1469 | LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference being held in Washington, DC and Honolulu, HI from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that [...] | 2007-09-10 10:55:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1470 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CHIEFS OF DEFENSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference October 30 - November 2, 2007 in Honolulu, HI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2007-09-10 11:10:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1471 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Sea Power Symposium from October 16 to 19, 2007 in Newport, RI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed as soon as [...] | 2007-09-10 11:15:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1474 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Executive Course to be held in Honolulu, HI from October 16 to December 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007 [...] | 2007-09-10 11:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1512 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY AND PEACEKEEPING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Military Peacekeeping Operations and Rule of Law training to be held in Newport, RI from October 3 to November 16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 14, 2007. Post [...] | 2007-09-16 10:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1585 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NORTHEAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Northeast-South Asia Executive Seminar scheduled to be held from October 24 to November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post reque [...] | 2007-10-01 08:01:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1586 | LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the 18th International Sea Power Symposium to be held in Newport, RI, from October 16 to 19, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2007-10-01 08:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1625 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA VIP PROTECTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA VIP Protection Course to be held at Rajarbagh Police Line in Dhaka from November 27 to December 21, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 10, 2007. Post requests tha [...] | 2007-10-09 10:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1670 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGINEERING CAPTAIN TRAINING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Engineering Captain Training Course to be held at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, from November 19, 2007 to June 11, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 2007. Post requ [...] | 2007-10-23 03:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1685 | LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in United Nations Staff Officers course being held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from December 3-14, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...] | 2007-10-25 09:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1768 | LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combatting Terrorism Conference to be held November 28 - December 14, 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island. Post vetting was completed on November 7, 2007. Post requ [...] | 2007-11-08 11:30:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1769 | LEAHY VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 08-1 FROM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 08-1 exercise from January 28 - March 7, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by November 20, 2007, to provi [...] | 2007-11-08 11:42:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1781 | TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (U) The following is the response to an action request (reftel) for information on cash couriers from Bangladesh: 2. (U) Bangladesh has ratified the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. It also implements FATF Special Recommendation IX through its f [...] | 2007-11-13 08:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | BG EFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN |
07DHAKA1782 | LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR-EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near-East South Asia (NESA) Combatting Terrorism Executive Seminar to be held December 5 - 19, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requ [...] | 2007-11-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1783 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC COMPREHENSIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Security Responses (APCSS) to be held January 14 - February 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests [...] | 2007-11-13 09:32:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1784 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course to be held January 4 - June 13, 2008 in Brooks City Base, Texas. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2007-11-13 09:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1785 | DRAFT BANGLADESH PART I FOR 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) The following is the draft text on Bangladesh of the first part (drugs and chemical control) for the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: 2. (U) I. Summary: A Major narcotics bust in Dhaka in October 2007 supported law enforcement officials' claims of a sharp incr [...] | 2007-11-13 09:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1794 | LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that ve [...] | 2007-11-15 15:02:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1795 | LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests tha [...] | 2007-11-15 15:04:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1822 | ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that vett [...] | 2007-11-21 10:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1823 | ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests that [...] | 2007-11-21 10:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1884 | LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 10 - February 29, 2008 at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on December 3, 2007. P [...] | 2007-12-03 10:07:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1899 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 15 - July 10, 2008 at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on December 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...] | 2007-12-06 10:30:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1900 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIALISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialised English La.guage Training to be held January 9 - March 14 at Lackland Air Force Base, TX and the Expolsive Ordnance Disposal Course to be held March 15 - October 9, 2 [...] | 2007-12-06 10:30:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1910 | ANTI-TERRORISM LEGISLATION FACES HURDLES, [...] (C) Summary: Prepared with USG assistance, a series of amendments that would strengthen Bangladesh,s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act and a draft Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) are being held up in the Law Ministry, in contravention of instructions from the Chief Adviser that they be enacted by the [...] | 2007-12-09 09:39:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN PTER PREL PGOV KCRM KTFN SNAR BG |
07DHAKA1955 | LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL AT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama from February 20 - May 16, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by January 25, 2007, to provide sufficient tim [...] | 2007-12-19 05:14:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1973 | LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAIN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona from March 24 - September 22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 26, 2007.Post requests that vetti [...] | 2007-12-27 02:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA1974 | LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CRISIS RESPONSE COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 24 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Crisis Response Course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in January 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by Jan [...] | 2007-12-27 02:33:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA275 | GOVERNMENT TAKES STEPS AGAINST LABOR TRAFFICKING, [...] (C) SUMMARY. Government officials and international organization representatives take seriously allegations of labor trafficking and migrant labor violations. The Home Ministry asked for more information on specific allegations, and agreed to follow up with the inter-ministerial anti-traffick [...] | 2007-02-19 11:36:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCOR KDEM KCRM KWMN KFRD PREF ELAB BG |
07DHAKA335 | BANGLADESH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report covers efforts by the Bangladeshi government (GOB) from March 2006 to March 2007, and address the questions submitted to Post by G/TIP (reftel). Paragraph two begins text. Embassy point of contact is Luke Zahner, Political Officer, telephone: 880- [...] | 2007-03-01 02:10:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG |
07DHAKA349 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from April 9 to September 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requ [...] | 2007-03-04 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA35 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCED BUFFALO COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the 2007 Balance Buffalo exercise in Sylhet, Bangladesh from April 23 to May 22, 2007. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2007. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vettin [...] | 2007-01-09 05:01:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA350 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Defense Artillery Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas, from April 16 to October 4, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests t [...] | 2007-03-04 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA351 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Area Special Training Course being held in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 10-13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2007-03-04 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA352 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR APCSS COURSE, APRIL 11 - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR) course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 11 - May 10, 2007. [...] | 2007-03-04 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA353 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center (NESA) Executive Seminar on Combatting Terrorism to be held in Washington, DC, from April 10-25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. P [...] | 2007-03-04 08:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA396 | TARIQUE RAHMAN AND OTHERS ARRESTED; [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-11 09:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KCRM BG |
07DHAKA445 | RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...] | 2007-03-15 09:53:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PREL BG |
07DHAKA446 | RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...] | 2007-03-16 06:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PREL BG |
07DHAKA447 | RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...] | 2007-03-16 06:43:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PREL BG |
07DHAKA457 | BUSINESSMEN AND POLITICIANS REACTION TO SECOND [...] (C) Summary. Businessmen are starting to express concern about the lack of transparency with the government's anti-corruption lists, particularly as they pertain to several well-regarded businessmen. Meanwhile, an Awami League politician says his inclusion on the lists is being used by senior [...] | 2007-03-19 09:28:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KDEM PREL PGOV BD |
07DHAKA459 | BUSINESSMEN AND POLITICIANS REACTION TO SECOND [...] (C) Summary. Businessmen are starting to express concern about the lack of transparency with the government's anti-corruption lists, particularly as they pertain to several well-regarded businessmen. Meanwhile, an Awami League politician says his inclusion on the lists is being used by senior [...] | 2007-03-19 23:49:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KDEM PREL PGOV BD |
07DHAKA460 | BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT RENEWS RIHS REGISTRATION [...] (SBU) On March 20, NGO Affairs Bureau Assistant Director A.K.M. Humanyun Kabir confirmed to us that his agency had renewed the registration of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) gave its concurrence (reftel). Kabir said that the GOB never [...] | 2007-03-20 10:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER KCRM PGOV PREL BG |
07DHAKA476 | ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DEFENDS [...] (C) Summary: Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Hosain Mashhud Chowdhury unequivocally maintained that the ACC has a solid basis for investigating each of the 100 individuals identified in two lists of individuals suspected of corruption. During a March 19 meeting with the Ambassador and [...] | 2007-03-22 07:35:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA485 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Maritime Officers Course scheduled for May 30-August 10, 2007 in Yorktown, Virginia. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...] | 2007-03-25 08:55:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA508 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA-EIC TRAINING COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the ATA-EIC training starting on April 9 - May 25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 28, 2007. Due to the start of the course on April 9, 2007, this list requires clearance by c [...] | 2007-03-29 04:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR BG |
07DHAKA537 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE FLASH BUFFALO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Exercise Flash Buffalo to be conducted in Chittagong, Bangladesh from May 20 to June 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by A [...] | 2007-04-02 04:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA577 | ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE - THE FIRST 90 DAYS [...] (C) Corruption Top Priority: The Caretaker Government appointed following the State of Emergency declared January 11 made combatting corruption the cornerstone of its promise to prepare for and conduct free and fair elections. In its first 90 days, the government has had some notable succes [...] | 2007-04-10 05:41:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA639 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM FELLOWS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Fellows Program in Washington, DC from July 21 to September 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...] | 2007-04-17 09:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA640 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in International Logistics Executive Advanced Development Course in Athens, Georgia from June 1 to July 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, 2007, to provide su [...] | 2007-04-17 09:22:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA641 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command and Staff College Course in Montgomery, Alabama from June 11, 2007 to June 9, 2008. Post etting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...] | 2007-04-17 09:22:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA642 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR WAR COLLEGE COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air War College Course in Montgomery, Alabama, from May 29, 2007 to May 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, [...] | 2007-04-17 09:24:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA643 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBINED LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Combined Logistics Captain Course in Fort Lee, Virginia, from May 22 to November 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May [...] | 2007-04-17 09:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA644 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California from June 23 to July 20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...] | 2007-04-17 09:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA654 | AMBASSADOR CALLS ON CHIEF ADVISOR [...] (U) Ambassador Butenis and Econoff (note taker) met April 16 with Chief Advisor Fakhruddin Ahmed to discuss elections and political reform, governance, and anti-corruption. Fahim Munaim, Press Spokesman for the Chief Advisor, and Shahidul Islam, Director General Americas & Pacific Wing, Mi [...] | 2007-04-18 09:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM BG |
07DHAKA656 | HOME SECRETARY ON SHEIKH HASINA, KHALEDA ZIA, AND [...] (C) On the heels of a brief April 18 introductory call by the New Delhi based Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Legal Attache, the Home Secretary touched on Sheikh Hasina,s imminent return, rumors about Khaleda Zia,s imminent departure and continuing allegations of death and abuse attribut [...] | 2007-04-19 11:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KDEM PREL KCRM PGOV BG |
07DHAKA673 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course at Monterrey, California, from May 6 to 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...] | 2007-04-24 04:12:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA711 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Boarding Officer Course in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 15, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...] | 2007-05-02 07:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA712 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT ENGINEER OFFICER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Combat Engineer Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from June 6 to October 1, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 20, [...] | 2007-05-02 07:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA714 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from July 5 to September 8, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 1, [...] | 2007-05-02 07:51:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA725 | PARAMILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE - BALANCE BUFFALO, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Operation Balance Buffalo in May 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 15, 2007, to provide sufficient time for processing. [...] | 2007-05-03 09:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA726 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2007-05-03 09:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA727 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2007-05-03 09:16:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA775 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE, MAY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Disaster Preparedness Course starting on May 23, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 21, 2007, to provide sufficient t [...] | 2007-05-10 08:44:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA795 | KIBRIA'S SON DISCOUNTS NEW INVESTIGATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-15 09:21:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER KCRM PGOV BG |
07DHAKA889 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFANTRY CAPTAIN TRAINING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Infantry Captain Training Course to he held at Fort Benning, Georgia, from June 27 to December 13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...] | 2007-05-31 08:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA890 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...] | 2007-05-31 08:11:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA912 | ADDITIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...] | 2007-06-06 00:59:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA913 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL COMMAND COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Command College Course to he held in Providence, Rhode Island from July 27, 2007 to June 28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...] | 2007-06-06 01:05:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA914 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 25, 2007 to June 24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...] | 2007-06-06 01:07:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA915 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ARMOR CAPTAIN CAREER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armor Captain Career Course to be held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from August 3, 2007 to February 4, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...] | 2007-06-06 01:09:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA919 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Responses to Terrorism (CSRT) course in Honolulu, Hawaii, from July 31 to August 22, 2007. Post vetting was comp [...] | 2007-06-06 02:32:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA971 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR USCENTCOM COMBINED [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the USCENTCOM Combined Planning Group training course in Tampa, Florida, from July 15, 2007 to Jaunary 14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vet [...] | 2007-06-15 07:50:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA972 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICERS COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Boarding Officers Course to be held in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...] | 2007-06-15 07:53:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DHAKA973 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Shipyard Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from July 13 to September 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetti [...] | 2007-06-15 07:59:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG |
07DILI14 | SUSPECTED INTERNATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKERS DETAINED [...] (C) Summary: UNPOL has arrested a Nigerian and a Lebanese national in Dili suspected of involvement in an apparent attempt to traffic young Timorese women to Syria, possibly for prostitution. The Nigerian detainee, found in possession of a large number of fraudulent documents, is confirmed to [...] | 2007-01-16 11:23:00 | Embassy Dili | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KJUS KPKO KCRM ASEC UN SY NI LE TT |
07DOHA260 | QATAR: INPUT FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) The following is post's input for the seventh annual Anti-Trafficking in Persons Report. Answers are keyed to reftel questions. 2. (SBU) Paragraph 27. Overview of a country's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons: A. (SBU) Is the country a country of origin, transit, or des [...] | 2007-03-08 09:25:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB QA |
07DUBAI333 | RAS AL KHAIMA TO CONFISCATE ABANDONED VIKTOR BOUT AIRCRAFT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-16 14:40:00 | Consulate Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAIR ETTC PGOV PINS SOCI KCRM LI AE |
07DUBAI394 | FORMER DUBAI DIAMOND EXCHANGE CEO ALLEGES SLACK CONTROLS ON [...] This is an action request for EB/ESC, see paragraph 14. 2. (S) SUMMARY: The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE),Noora Jamsheer, expressed concern to ConGenoff about the integrity of the UAE's adherence to the Kimberly Process (KP) to stem the trade in co [...] | 2007-06-20 10:08:00 | Consulate Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN EMIN PTER ETTC KCRM VE IR AE |
07DUBAI570 | PHILIPPINES TRAFFICKING CONCERNS IN DUBAI -- ABUSED VISITOR [...] (C) Summary: In separate meetings with Philippine Labor Attache Virginia Calvez (September 11),Acting Consul General Maria Louella Duarte and Consular Officer Rafael Palencia, Jr. (September 18),Pol/EconOff discussed trafficking in persons concerns. While they claim that trafficking with l [...] | 2007-09-30 19:08:00 | Consulate Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN RP AE |
07DUBAI581 | ACTING PHILIPPINE CG BRIEFS AMBASSADOR LAGON ON TRAFFICKING [...] (C) Summary: On September 25, Ambassador for Trafficking in Persons Mark Lagon met with Philippine Acting Consul General Vicente Bandillo and his staff at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai to discuss trafficking concerns. CG Bandillo noted that easy access to UAE visitor visas compou [...] | 2007-10-10 13:27:00 | Consulate Dubai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN RP AE |
07DUBAI629 | ACRIMONIOUS BEGINNING FOR NEW DUBAI GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED [...] (SBU) Summary. The much-anticipated opening of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWC) shelter (the first official government-sponsored shelter for abused women and children in the UAE) and its merger with the unofficial City of Hope (CoH) shelter has been marred by acrimonious accu [...] | 2007-11-15 13:08:00 | Consulate Dubai | SECRET | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB CASC AE |
07DUBLIN171 | IRELAND - SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Ireland's awareness of and positive performance on trafficking in persons (TIP) issues increased significantly in 2006, while the overall estimated number of suspected trafficking victims remained small. Numerous public awareness campaigns, sponsored by the Government and NGOs [...] | 2007-03-02 08:39:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAP EI |
07DUBLIN871 | IRELAND PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] Summary: Ireland is demonstrating firm commitment to meeting its international obligations on human trafficking, moving forward with key legislation and the creation of a new Government unit dedicated to combating trafficking in persons (TIP). End summary. 2. On November 27 poloffs met [...] | 2007-11-28 12:50:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG EI |
07DUSHANBE1432 | TAJIKISTAN INL DUSHANBE 2007 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT [...] In the absence of INL regular quarterly reports, the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section in Dushanbe herein reports on activities for the period of January - September 2007: ---------------------------------- Narcotics and Law Enforcement Activities --------------------------------- Jan [...] | 2007-10-10 07:15:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC PREL KCOR KCRM TI |
07DUSHANBE225 | CORRUPTION ON THE FOREFRONT OF TAJIKS' MINDS [...] (U) SUMMARY: "Anti-Corruption" has become the Tajik government's new buzzword, as President Rahmonov and his cabinet publicly tout new initiatives to combat a problem that pervades every sector, ranging from health and education, to traffic police, to privatization and licensing. Despite the [...] | 2007-02-09 12:57:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON KCRM TI |
07DUSHANBE313 | TAJIKISTAN'S 2006-2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] Please note that Post's paragraph designation corresponds with reftel. OVERVIEW A. Tajikistan is an origin country for trafficking. International trafficking for the purposes of sexual and labor exploitation is a problem. The most common destination countries include the United Arab E [...] | 2007-03-02 13:48:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PGOV TI |
07DUSSELDORF24 | COLOGNE "TRAIN BOMBER" INDICTMENT REACHES D\SSELDORF HIGHER [...] (U) Almost eleven months after two Lebanese nationals unsuccessfully tried to blow up two regional trains originating in Cologne, the Federal Public Prosecutor on June 11 brought criminal charges against one of the men, Youssef Mohammad El-Hajdib. German police arrested the 22-year old El-Haj [...] | 2007-06-29 13:55:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KCRM MASS KOMC IR GM |
07DUSSELDORF30 | DUESSELDORF COURT CARVES OUT NICHE IN TERRORISM CASE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court has emerged as one of Germany's major legal institutions for trying high profile terrorism and other sensitive cases (e.g. mafia, espionage). Following the "Caliph of Cologne" and al-Tawhid trials in recent years and an Al-Qaeda insurance f [...] | 2007-10-05 16:05:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS KLIG KISL KCRM KOMC IR GM |
07FRANKFURT220 | FURTHER STEPS AGAINST PKK: RAIDS, ARREST, PRISON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: German efforts against the PKK were again apparent this past week in southwest Germany with targeted raids, an arrest of one suspected PKK leader, and the sentencing of another to two years in prison. END SUMMARY. Anti-PKK Raids and an Arrest ---------------------------- [...] | 2007-01-17 08:46:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC KTFN KCRM GM TU |
07FRANKFURT3233 | Lackluster NPD Demonstration in Frankfurt: "The Nation not [...] SUMMARY: On July 7, 500 to 700 NPD supporters demonstrated in Frankfurt under the slogan "the Nation not Globalization," repeating themes of far-right protesters of the G-8 summit in Heiligendamm in early June. The Frankfurt city government licensed the demonstration in the Neue Borse, an indus [...] | 2007-07-10 07:40:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KCRM ASEC GM |
07FRANKFURT594 | RAF Parole/Clemency Bids Divide Body Politic, Legal System; [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the controversial parole bid of German "Red Army Faction" left-wing terrorist Brigitte Mohnhaupt -- a case with implications for other incarcerated RAF members -- the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has recommended that the Stuttgart Regional Court grant Mohnhaupt pa [...] | 2007-02-08 11:40:00 | Consulate Frankfurt | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER KCRM ASEC GM |
07FREETOWN165 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Sierra Leone continues to make progress as it recovers from a devastating decade-long civil war that destroyed much of the country's infrastructure. In a little over a year, the level of awareness of trafficking in persons has risen considerably. However, trafficking remains a s [...] | 2007-03-08 17:41:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SL |
07FREETOWN376 | AMBASSADOR DELIVERS TIP REPORT [...] On June 12, the Ambassador delivered reftel points and a copy of the 2007 report to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Ambassador Umaru Wurie. The Ambassador explained why Sierra Leone received a Tier Two ranking and encouraged the GOSL to continue its efforts against trafficking. Wu [...] | 2007-06-13 15:33:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG ELAB SL |
07FREETOWN42 | SIERRA 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 14:45:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS SL |
07FREETOWN685 | SIERRA LEONE 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-19 14:11:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN SNAR SL |
07GEORGETOWN1075 | INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, PART II [...] (U) Post presents its 2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Part II, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. Begin text: Guyana is neither an important regional nor an offshore financial center, nor does it have any free trade zones. Money laundering is perceived as a serio [...] | 2007-12-11 11:19:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR GY |
07GEORGETOWN147 | Guyana Finally Moves Towards Machine Readable Passports [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After more than ten years of delays, Guyana will finally begin issuing machine-readable passports (MRPs) this summer. After having bid on the project eleven years ago, Canadian Bank Note (CBN) was awarded the contract in December 2006. The company says that they will be ready to [...] | 2007-02-08 17:29:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS SNAR SMIG ASEC KFRD KCRM GY |
07GEORGETOWN267 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) The following is Embassy Georgetown's submission of information requested in reftel for the 2007 Annual Trafficking in Persons Report. --------------------------------------------- -- Begin Report: Overview of country's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons: ----------------- [...] | 2007-03-12 20:47:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD GY |
07GEORGETOWN283 | JAGDEO ON HUMAN RIGHTS, DRUGS AND VENEZUELA [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with President Bharrat Jagdeo in his office and at his request on March 15 to discuss the INCSR and Human Rights Report. Jagdeo objected to the methodology and tone of both documents, describing them as on-going irritants, and said he hoped to discuss their o [...] | 2007-03-16 20:35:00 | Embassy Georgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON PBTS KCRM VE GY |
07GEORGETOWN288 | Civil Document Vulnerability Compromises Visa Security - [...] (U) Georgetown continues to wrestle with excessive fraud in all aspects of consular services. Longstanding issues such as sham marriages and engagements, corruption in the issuance of passports and civil documents, as well as more recent concerns involving fraud in HIV testing, complicate adjud [...] | 2007-03-20 21:01:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS SMIG KCRM KFRD GY |
07GEORGETOWN400 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN CORRUPTION AND CRIME [...] Guyana: Charge raised the UNCAC and UNTOC April 19 with MFA Director General Elisabeth Harper and MFA Acting Director for Americas and Asia Audrey Wadell. Harper said the Cabinet sub-committee on governance discussed the UNCAC the week before. Wadell was aware of the UNTOC questionaires and s [...] | 2007-04-24 20:36:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PTER PGOV KCRM KCOR CARICOM GY |
07GEORGETOWN607 | GOVERNMENT THREATENED BY ANOTHER DRUG SCANDAL; [...] (C) The GoG is threatened with yet another narco-trafficking scandal. An anonymous letter to the Commissioner of Police threatens to release audio and video surveillance recordings that link government and PPP figures to cocaine trafficking unless the Commissioner removes a corrupt senior pol [...] | 2007-06-19 16:36:00 | Embassy Georgetown | SECRET | SNAR PGOV PREL MARR PINR KCRM KCOR GY |
07GRENADA164 | WHA/CAR DIRECTOR DE PIRRO VISITS TO GRENADA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: WHA/CAR Director Velia De Pirro met with a range of local government officials and community leaders during her November 12-13 visit to Grenada. In her meetings, De Pirro reiterated continued U.S. engagement in the region and stressed the importance of demonstrating support for [...] | 2007-11-21 13:07:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV CASC CVIS KCRM EFIN ASEC GJ |
07GUANGZHOU485 | Fuzhou - Fraud Capital of China - (1 of 2) A Detailed Look [...] (SBU) Summary: An analysis of the past year's immigrant visa statistics, discussions with other units and consulates, and a deluge of unsolicited tips still point to the Fuzhou area of Fujian province (Fuzhou, Changle, Mawei, Lianjiang, Fuqing, and Putian) as the capital of visa fraud and illeg [...] | 2007-04-23 10:03:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CMGT ASEC CVIS KFRD CH KCRM INL HSTC |
07GUANGZHOU486 | Fuzhou Alien Smuggler's advice - study in the U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: Through an aggressive outreach program, Post actively encourages Chinese students to attend colleges and universities in the United States. However, Post continues to encounter well-organized attempts by visa brokers and snakeheads to send applicants, primarily from Fujian, to t [...] | 2007-04-24 01:39:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CMGT ASEC CVIS KFRD CH KCRM INL HSTC |
07GUANGZHOU487 | Fuzhou - Fraud Capital of China (2 of 2): 3 Days in Fuzhou [...] (SBU) Summary: A Conoff from Guangzhou's Fraud Prevention Unit and a LES Investigator visited Fuzhou from January 29-31, performing 14 immigrant-visa field investigations. Of the 14, 12 were confirmed to involve fraud and one applicant could not be located. In many cases, neighbors and village [...] | 2007-04-24 01:39:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CMGT ASEC CVIS KFRD CH KCRM INL HSTC |
07GUANGZHOU946 | Guangzhou -- A Hub for the Illegal Drug Trade [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an unusually candid late July meeting, senior provincial and municipal anti-drug officers briefed Poloff on the rising tide of drug trafficking in Guangdong Province. Centered on Guangzhou, growing numbers of foreign drug dealers and traffickers -- many from Africa and the Mid [...] | 2007-08-23 08:04:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM KJUS PGOV CH |
07GUATEMALA1043 | GUATEMALA WITHDRAWS NOMINEE FOR INTER-AMERICAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-29 22:12:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV SNAR KCRM KDEM KJUS OAS GT |
07GUATEMALA1145 | DEMARCHE ON 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (U) DCM delivered reftel demarche to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Altolaguirre, informing her of the June 12 release of the 2007 TIP Report and G/TIP's decision to place Guatemala on the Tier 2 Watch List this year based on criteria outlined in reftel. Altolaguirre acknowledged that [...] | 2007-06-12 22:40:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO GT |
07GUATEMALA1148 | GUATEMALA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN [...] (U) Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 11, notifying Embassy of Guatemala's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for 2010-2012 and requesting U.S. support for the elections in May 2010. 2. (U) Guatemala is currently an active member of the Co [...] | 2007-06-12 22:54:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KJUS KDEM KCRM GT |
07GUATEMALA115 | GUATEMALAN UNION LEADER MURDERED [...] (U) Summary: On January 15 unidentified gunmen assassinated Pedro Zamora, General Secretary of the Guatemalan Dock Workers Union of Puerto Quetzal (STEPQ),as he was driving home with his children. Zamora was shot 20 times and killed at point-blank range. At the time of his death, Zamora wa [...] | 2007-01-19 18:50:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM SNAR ASEC EAID GT |
07GUATEMALA1199 | COALITION OF U.S.-BASED NGOS IN GUATEMALA [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met with representatives of a coalition of U.S.-based NGOs with a significant presence in Guatemala to discuss human rights. The NGOs expressed concern over recent threats against human rights defenders and discussed the impact of mining in indigenous populated ar [...] | 2007-06-18 19:23:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KJUS SNAR KCRM KDEM EAID GT |
07GUATEMALA1208 | INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION ASSISTS IN [...] (U) Summary: International Justice Mission representatives discussed with us the organization's successes in assisting the Guatemalan Attorney General's Office in prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. They estimated a 90 percent conviction rate in Guatemala for the select group of cases it a [...] | 2007-06-19 18:37:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KJUS EAID KDEM KCRM PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA1296 | GUATEMALAN GOVERNMENT PROMISES COLLABORATION WITH [...] (U) Summary: Embassy officer and representatives of a private sector IPR association met with the Ministry of Government (MOG) to express concerns over IPR violations and to urge greater collaboration among Guatemalan government agencies on enforcement operations. Minister Torrebiarte acknow [...] | 2007-07-02 16:49:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR KCRM PGOV ECON ETRD GT |
07GUATEMALA1328 | THREATS AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN GUATEMALA [...] (U) Summary: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) called for investigation of threats and other acts of intimidation against human rights defenders and protective measures during a presentation on the current situation of human rights defenders in Guatemala. Civil society repre [...] | 2007-07-05 17:53:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KJUS EAID KCRM KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA1402 | GUATEMALA ESTABLISHES INTER-INSTITUTIONAL [...] (U) Summary: An inter-institutional commission to combat trafficking in persons and related crimes was established by Executive Order on July 12. Under an initial mandate of two years, the commission will serve as an inter-institutional body for consultation, development, and consensus on in [...] | 2007-07-13 18:42:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB EAID GT |
07GUATEMALA1468 | MANO DURA DEFINED BY GUATEMALA'S PARTIDO PATRIOTA [...] (U) Summary. Partido Patriota (PP) leaders discussed with us the candidacy of Otto Perez Molina and expressed concern over voter apathy, smear campaigns and possible election day violence as the result of a newly decentralized voting system. They also demystified PP's "mano dura" campaign sl [...] | 2007-07-23 21:38:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM KDEM SNAR EAID PHUM SOCI GT |
07GUATEMALA1515 | ELECTIONS: COLOM RETAINS LEAD IN FINAL STRETCH AMID VOTER [...] Summary: As the election campaign enters its final 45 days, voter tendencies remain unchanged; Alvaro Colom (UNE) and Otto Perez Molina (PP) continue to maintain a significant lead in the polls over second-tier candidates, and there remains a large undecided segment of the electorate. A rece [...] | 2007-07-30 22:38:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KJUS PREL KCRM SOCI GT |
07GUATEMALA1517 | PARTIDO PATRIOTA'S PLAN OF GOVERNMENT AIMS TO RESTORE [...] (U) Summary: Presidential candidate Otto Perez Molina of center-right Partido Patriota (PP) presented his plan of government July 26, focusing on five priority areas: democratic security and justice, economic development, rural development, health and food security, and education. He pledged [...] | 2007-07-30 23:06:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KJUS PREL KCRM SOCI GT |
07GUATEMALA1518 | INTERNATIONAL LABOR DELEGATION CALLS FOR ACTION ON ZAMORA [...] Summary: In a follow-up visit to Guatemala, an international labor delegation met with government officials and port authorities to press for resolution of the Pedro Zamora murder case (reftel) and greater security for union leaders and protection of labor rights at Puerto Quetzal. During a [...] | 2007-07-31 13:43:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PHUM KDEM KCRM SOCI PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA1530 | COURT ORDERS DECLASSIFICATION OF MILITARY PLANS USED DURING [...] (U) Summary: An appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of a local civil society group and ordered the declassification of four military plans carried out during the 1980s. Human rights activists hailed the decision as historic but voiced concerns over the physical integrity of t [...] | 2007-08-01 14:12:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS MARR PHUM KDEM KCRM PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA1541 | GUATEMALAN CONGRESS APPROVES CICIG AS MATTER OF NATIONAL [...] Summary: On August 1, the Guatemalan Congress voted to approve the GOG-UN agreement to establish the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) as a matter of national urgency. The agreement will be sent to the Executive for final approval by the president. End summary. [...] | 2007-08-01 22:58:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KJUS EAID SNAR KCRM UN OECD PREL KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA1552 | LETTER TO WHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON FROM [...] Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) regarding the Central American Integration System (SICA) Vice Ministerial on regional security held in Guatemala July 17-18 (ref A). The MFA expressed appreciation for the participation of the U.S. delegation, in p [...] | 2007-08-03 00:05:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SMIG KCRM SNAR GT |
07GUATEMALA1802 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES OPTIMISTIC ABOUT [...] (C) Summary: During a six-day pre-election trip, poloffs visited 14 municipalities in seven departments throughout western and southwestern Guatemala, including nine municipalities identified as "conflictive areas." TSE delegates expressed confidence in election preparations despite weather [...] | 2007-09-07 17:38:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM SNAR KDEM SMIG PHUM ECON SOCI GT |
07GUATEMALA184 | GUATEMALAN LABOR UNION AND HUMAN RIGHTS LEADERS [...] (U) Summary: During a recent outreach visit by embassy officials to Quetzaltenango in western Guatemala, representatives of the local Chamber of Commerce, a Catholic bishop, labor union leaders, and human rights activists described the current situation of human rights and labor conditions. [...] | 2007-01-30 22:35:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM EAID GT |
07GUATEMALA185 | LOBBYING FOR APPROVAL OF UN-LED INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) Summary: Vice President Stein is leading highly visible efforts to obtain Congressional approval of the agreement establishing the UN-led International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) (reftel). Timing will be critical -- if CICIG is not approved by May at the latest, it [...] | 2007-01-31 00:05:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KJUS EAID SNAR KCRM KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA1857 | TIP: NEW GOVERNMENT SHELTER FOR UNDOCUMENTED [...] (U) The Guatemalan Government (GOG) announced on September 12 that it will open a new shelter in Guatemala City for undocumented aliens, including victims of trafficking in persons. The shelter, to open within 30 days, will house up to 240 persons. 2. (U) The four-level shelter will includ [...] | 2007-09-13 23:04:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB GT |
07GUATEMALA1906 | DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08) [...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...] | 2007-09-20 21:39:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA1907 | DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08) [...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...] | 2007-09-20 21:39:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA1908 | DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08) [...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...] | 2007-09-20 21:39:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA1916 | GUATEMALA'S INPUT FOR PRESIDENT'S 2007 UNGA HUMAN [...] Per reftel, post submits the following information to help inform the discussion at the President's 2007 UNGA Democracy and Human Rights Roundtable. 2. Post strategy for promoting human rights and democracy in Guatemala focuses on helping the government strengthen its democratic institution [...] | 2007-09-20 22:28:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL ELAB KCRM KJUS KDEM EAID SOCI PGOV |
07GUATEMALA1941 | PEREZ MOLINA OUTLINES SECOND-ROUND STRATEGY [...] (C) During a September 18 meeting with the Ambassador, center-right presidential candidate Otto Perez Molina of the Partido Patriota outlined his strategy for winning the November 4 run-off election with the support of voters of the center-right GANA. Perez Molina said he was "certain" that non [...] | 2007-09-25 19:42:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KCRM SNAR PHUM GT |
07GUATEMALA1967 | LEGISLATIVE REFORMS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST [...] Summary: Civil society representatives presented a proposal of legislative reforms to combat violence against women to the Guatemalan congressional Human Rights Committee. The result of coordination among public institutions, civil society groups, and international organizations, the proposal [...] | 2007-09-30 22:37:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG SOCI GT |
07GUATEMALA2016 | CICIG: NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER VISITS [...] (U) Summary: The newly appointed head of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) visited Guatemala September 17-23 to discuss initial steps for establishing CICIG. Commissioner Carlos Castresana met with President Berger, Vice President Stein, and other senior gove [...] | 2007-10-09 13:35:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS PHUM PGOV EAID SNAR KCRM UN OECD KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA2017 | CICIG: NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER VISITS [...] (U) Summary: The newly appointed head of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) visited Guatemala September 17-23 to discuss initial steps for establishing CICIG. Commissioner Carlos Castresana met with President Berger, Vice President Stein, and other senior gove [...] | 2007-10-09 13:38:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS PHUM PGOV EAID SNAR KCRM UN OECD KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA2040 | GUATEMALA HOSTS USG-FUNDED SEMINAR ON TRAFFICKING [...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a regional seminar on trafficking in persons (TIP) October 3-4. The two-day seminar was organized by the OAS as part of its USG-funded project to combat TIP in the Western Hemisphere. Focused on "Legislation Against Trafficking in Persons in Central Ame [...] | 2007-10-10 18:53:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB PGOV PREL SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA2070 | HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN OUTLINES FIVE-YEAR [...] (U) Human Rights Ombudsman Sergio Morales highlighted his accomplishments during his first term in office and presented his strategic plan of action and priorities for the next five years to the international donor community at a recent forum. He thanked the community for its support and annou [...] | 2007-10-15 16:06:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KJUS SNAR KCRM KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA2121 | PARLACEN MURDER UPDATE: 16 PRISON GUARDS RELEASED [...] Sixteen prison guards, accused of facilitating the February 25 murder of four National Civil Police (PNC) officers in El Boqueron prison, were released for insufficient evidence. The four murdered PNC officers had been incarcerated in the maximum security prison in Santa Rosa as suspects in t [...] | 2007-10-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR PGOV PHUM KJUS ASEC ES GT |
07GUATEMALA2164 | CICIG ON TRACK FOR JANUARY INAUGURATION [...] (U) Summary: During a second visit to Guatemala that concluded October 19, Commissioner of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) Castresana met with local authorities and the international community to advance preparations for installing CICIG. Castresana reviewed [...] | 2007-10-30 18:28:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PHUM PGOV EAID SNAR KCRM UN KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA2172 | BANANA WORKERS UNION LEADER MURDERED [...] (SBU) Summary: Banana workers union leader Marco Tulio Ramirez Portela was murdered on September 23 by unidentified assailants on a farm in Los Amates, Izabal owned by Bandegua, a subsidiary of Del Monte. Embassy Labor Officer met with SITRABI leaders and Bandegua management October 1-2 to di [...] | 2007-10-31 17:09:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA2186 | GUATEMALAN GOVERNMENT PROMISES ADDITIONAL SECURITY [...] (U) Embassy Labor Officer met October 29 with the Secretary General of the Guatemalan food workers federation SIPDIS (FESTRAS),Secretary General of the Banana Workers Union of Izabal (SITRABI),Regional Secretary of the Geneva-based International Union of Food Workers (UITA),and AFL-CIO S [...] | 2007-11-05 22:08:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA2194 | SPECIAL PROSECUTORIAL UNIT TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING [...] The Public Ministry announced November 1 that it will create a special unit in the Prosecutor's Office Against Organized Crime to investigate and prosecute trafficking in persons (TIP),including illegal adoptions. The new anti-TIP unit will investigate organized crime groups allegedly involv [...] | 2007-11-06 21:56:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KOCI CASC CVIS KCRM PHUM PGOV SMIG SNAR GT |
07GUATEMALA2206 | FORMER GANG YOUTH SEEK BETTER LIFE THROUGH [...] On October 30, USAID, in collaboration with the major private sector organization CACIF, launched the second phase of its Youth Alliance Program's "Desafio 100: Peace for Guatemala" pilot project for former gang youth. This innovative project paired 44 young former gang members with 32 local [...] | 2007-11-08 16:36:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR SOCI EAID PHUM KJUS KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA2213 | TIP: INTERIM ASSESSMENT OF GUATEMALA [...] Post submits the following summary (keyed to ref A) of progress made by the GOG in combating trafficking in persons (TIP),specifically in the areas of legislative reform, enforcement, and identification and protection of trafficked victims. The GOG has undertaken serious efforts to address t [...] | 2007-11-09 16:21:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA2238 | VIGILANTE GROUPS FILL PUBLIC SECURITY VOID IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Vigilante groups reportedly operate in the Santiago Atitlan area, targeting criminals and those suspected of engaging in witchcraft. According to UN representatives, these vigilante groups are not unique to Santiago, but operate in many areas of the country in response to inef [...] | 2007-11-14 23:33:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KCRM SNAR ASEC PGOV SOCI KJUS GT |
07GUATEMALA2270 | WHA/CEN DIRECTOR FEELEY BRIEFS SICA MEMBERS ON [...] SUMMARY. On November 13, visiting WHA/CEN Director Feeley briefed the Vice Foreign Ministers of the SICA countries on the President's Merida Initiative. He stressed that the proposed $50 million request for Central America within the Merida Initiative was a direct response to the willingness [...] | 2007-11-21 16:49:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM GT |
07GUATEMALA248 | GUATEMALA'S NOMINEE FOR SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR [...] Per reftel request, Embassy is pleased to nominate Maria Eugenia Morales, Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman, as Guatemala's "Woman of Courage" for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage in recognition of her exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women's rights and [...] | 2007-02-08 23:54:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO KJUS KCRM KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA305 | GUATEMALAN FM ROSENTHAL WRITES THE AMBASSADOR [...] Summary: Guatemalan Foreign Minister Rosenthal wrote the Ambassador urging the prompt investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the February 8 armed attack on a group of undocumented immigrants in a desert area near Tucson, Arizona. One Guatemalan was killed, while another Guatema [...] | 2007-02-14 15:21:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KJUS KCRM PHUM SMIG GT |
07GUATEMALA375 | GUATEMALA: POLICEMEN ARRESTED FOR ASSASSINATION [...] (SBU) In a February 21 press conference, Guatemalan Minister of Government Carlos Vielmann announced the arrests of four members of the Guatemalan Civilian National Police (PNC) on charges of committing the brutal murders of three Salvadoran representatives to the Central American Parliament [...] | 2007-02-22 20:02:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM PHUM KJUS ASEC PETER SNAR GT ES |
07GUATEMALA403 | GUATEMALA: MURDER OF FOUR POLICEMEN ARRESTED FOR [...] (SBU) Four members of the Civilian National Police (PNC) in detention for alleged involvement in the February 19 assassination of three Salvadoran parliamentarians (reftels) were brutally murdered in a Guatemalan prison on February 25. According to media reports, at least two of the PNC suspe [...] | 2007-02-27 00:07:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM PHUM KJUS ASEC PTER SNAR GT ES |
07GUATEMALA426 | CICIG AGREEMENT SENT TO GUATEMALAN CONGRESS FOR [...] (U) Summary: In the wake of last week's highly publicized and brutal killings of three Salvadoran parliamentarians and four Guatemalan police officers suspected of carrying out the killings, the Berger Administration delivered to the Guatemalan Congress the agreement to establish the Internat [...] | 2007-03-01 18:32:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KJUS SNAR EAID PTER ASEC KCRM GT ES |
07GUATEMALA487 | CICIG AGREEMENT SENT TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT [...] (U) On March 6, the Guatemalan Congress sent the CICIG agreement (refs) to the Constitutional Court for an opinion on its legality, which will further delay ratification. At the request of the Foreign Relations Committee and with majority support of Congress, including representatives of ruli [...] | 2007-03-07 22:45:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV SNAR EAID PTER ASEC KCRM KJUS GT |
07GUATEMALA488 | GUATEMALAQS 2007 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) Embassy GuatemalaQs point of contact for trafficking in persons (TIP) is PolOff Lucy Chang, telephone [502] 2326-4635, fax [502] 2334-8474. Ms. Chang (FS-2) spent 25 hours on the preparation of this report. FSN Political Specialist Ronald Flores (FSN-9) spent 15 hours, and USAID FSN Pro [...] | 2007-03-08 14:33:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID |
07GUATEMALA528 | GUATEMALA'S 2007 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) Embassy Guatemala's point of contact for trafficking in persons (TIP) is PolOff Lucy Chang, telephone [502] 2326-4635, fax [502] 2334-8474. Ms. Chang (FS-2) spent 25 hours on the preparation of this report. FSN Political Specialist Ronald Flores (FSN-9) spent 15 hours, and USAID FSN Pro [...] | 2007-03-14 15:32:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID |
07GUATEMALA569 | LETTER TO THE SECRETARY REGARDING INVITATION TO [...] This is an action request, see para 3. 2. We received from the Guatemalan Foreign Ministry a letter addressed to the Secretary that requests U.S. attendance at a regional conference on armed violence and development to be held in Guatemala on April 23-24. The conference, which is being o [...] | 2007-03-20 18:54:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | PRELPLS PARM MASS EAID KJUS KCRM PHUM ASEC |
07GUATEMALA612 | GUATEMALA: BERGER REPLACES MINISTER OF GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) President Berger annnounced on March 26 that he had accepted the resignation of Minister of Government (Interior) Carlos Vielmann as well as those of Civilian National Police (PNC) Director General Erwin Sperissen and Prison System Director Victor Rosales. On March 27, Berger named Adel [...] | 2007-03-27 21:59:00 | Embassy Guatemala | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV KCRM PHUM KJUS ASEC PTER SNAR GT |
07GUATEMALA694 | GUATEMALA LABOR LEADER ARRESTED ON MONEY [...] (U) Guatemalan labor leader Nery Barrios was arrested April 9 and detained on charges of money laundering, tax evasion, and embezzlement following four months of investigation by the Prosecutor General's Office. The charges allege that Barrios, leader of the Labor and Popular Action Unit (UAS [...] | 2007-04-12 17:51:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM SNAR ASEC CVIS GT |
07GUATEMALA696 | NARCOPOLITICS THREATENS LOCAL ELECTIONS IN JUTIAPA [...] (U) The eastern department of Jutiapa has become notorious for the deadliest electoral district in Guatemala as narco-tainted violence eliminated yet another pre-candidate. Jos Morn, the Guatemalan Republican Front's (FRG) pre-candidate for Mayor of Jutiapa, was gunned down in his home on Marc [...] | 2007-04-12 18:46:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ASEC SNAR KDEM PHUM PGOV GT |
07GUATEMALA772 | INL DAS MCCAMPBELL MEETS WITH HUMAN RIGHTS LEADERS DURING [...] (SBU) Summary: INL Deputy Assistant Secretary Christy McCampbell met April 18 with UNHCHR, the Myrna Mack Foundation, and the Human Rights Ombudsman's Office during a four-day visit to Guatemala that also included meetings with the National Civilian Police and the new Minister of Government (s [...] | 2007-04-24 17:12:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KJUS EAID SNAR KCRM KDEM GT |
07GUATEMALA859 | GUATEMALAN LABOR LEADERS AND WORKERS COMMEMORATE [...] Summary: Guatemalan workers and labor activists commemorated International Labor Day with a march and speeches in the capital. Labor leaders demanded greater respect for their rights, improvement in labor conditions, and an end to political persecution against union leadership. Representat [...] | 2007-05-04 19:53:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM GT |
07HANOI1101 | 2007 TIP REPORT HANDED OVER [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff delivered the Vietnam TIP report country narrative and Ref A talking points to the MFA on June 13. Our interlocutor was pleased that the USG acknowledged the GVN's progress on combating TIP during the reporting period, but disappointed that more details on the GVN's stron [...] | 2007-06-13 10:03:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO VM |
07HANOI1133 | INL-FUNDED COUNTERNARCOTICS TASK FORCE UNIT DELIVERS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Counternarcotics Task Force Unit (TFU) in Son La Province, set up as part of an INL-funded UNODC project, plays a key role in coordinating interagency efforts in the province's fight against drug trafficking. Although the project concluded in December 2006 (Ref A),the coord [...] | 2007-06-20 02:32:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM PINS VM |
07HANOI1594 | VIETNAM TO DRAFT NEW TIP LAW, IMPROVE INTER-AGENCY [...] (SBU) On June 27, the GVN issued a new Directive to strengthen, midterm, the implementation of its six-year National Program of Action against Crimes of Trafficking in Women and Children. The new anti-TIP Directive calls for greater GVN inter-agency cooperation, greater scrutiny of export labo [...] | 2007-09-07 09:06:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV TIP ELAB KWMN KCRM SMIG PREL VM |
07HANOI2094 | VIETNAM: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-20 07:26:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC KCRM VM |
07HANOI266 | FULL YEAR STATISTICS FOR 2006-2007 INCSR - VIETNAM [...] The following is an updated "Law Enforcement Efforts" paragraph with full year statistics for the Vietnam section of the 2006-2007 INCSR. 2. Law Enforcement Efforts. According to GVN statistics, during 2006, there were 10,783 drug cases involving 16,686 suspected traffickers. Total seizu [...] | 2007-02-12 08:41:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KCRM VM |
07HANOI484 | GVN OFFICIAL SAYS INL-FUNDED OPDAT TRAINING "IMPROVED [...] (SBU) On March 7, Poloff discussed the results of INL-funded OPDAT training with Nguyen Hai Phong, Director of the Supreme People's Procuracy's Department for Crimes and Drug Cases. Phong is also a member of the National Assembly. The OPDAT training consisted of two week-long seminars held i [...] | 2007-03-13 09:52:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SNAR PGOV VM |
07HANOI733 | VIETNAM ANTI-TIP PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP FY 2007 [...] (SBU) Mission Vietnam recommends the para 3's five anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) project proposals for G/TIP FY 2007 funding. 2. (SBU) Post will forward to G/TIP the proposal and budgetary materials related to the five proposals. Mission recommends full funding of all five of these str [...] | 2007-04-20 07:03:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN VM |
07HANOI815 | IPR PROGRAM REVEALS BASIS FOR CLOSER COOPERATION WITH THE [...] (SBU) Summary. On April 3-6, USAID Star Vietnam and the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted a program in Hanoi focused on criminal enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) with the Supreme People's Procuracy. During the week, IPR experts from the U.S. Department of J [...] | 2007-05-04 10:10:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD ECON PGOV KCRM KJUS SNAR VM |
07HARARE170 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT - ZIMBABWE [...] (SBU) This is Embassy Harare's response to questions in paragraphs 27-30 of SECSTATE 202745. -------- Overview -------- -- A. (SBU) Zimbabwe is a country of origin, transit and destination for internationally and domestically trafficked persons. Women and young girls are the most at ris [...] | 2007-03-07 13:25:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB KFRD PREF SMIG |
07HELSINKI122 | FINLAND: 2007 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to the checklist in ref A. Post's point-of-contact on TIP is Political Officer David Allen Schlaefer; SchlaeferDA2@state.gov; 358-9-6162-5482 or 358-050-322-7923. Overview of Trafficking in Finland ---------------------------------- 2. (SBU) [...] | 2007-02-23 06:14:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB FI |
07HELSINKI127 | FINNISH RESPONSE - FURTHER EXTENSION OF INTERNATIONAL POLICE TRAINERS (IPTS) AT THE JORDAN INTERNATIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTER (JIPTC) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-26 09:25:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | JO KCRM FI SNAR IZ SNAR |
07HELSINKI246 | FINNISH RESPONSE - CONTINUED SERVICE BY [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-03 11:26:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM MOPS PINS SNAR FI |
07HELSINKI885 | FINLAND: STATUS OF EXTRADITION AND MLAT AGREEMENTS [...] (U) On Dec. 11, the Finnish Parliament ratified the US-EU Agreements on Extradition and Mutual legal Assistance between the United States and the European Union, which had been signed in Washington on June 25, 2003. Parliament also approved the implementing bilateral instruments. Tuomo Antil [...] | 2007-12-14 13:33:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS CJAN KTIA EUN FI |
07HOCHIMINHCITY874 | CONSULATES REPORT SIGNIFICANT ADVANCES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the most recent law enforcement and security coordinating meeting among Consulates General in Ho Chi Minh City, law enforcement personnel from participating Consulates described the atmosphere for active cooperation with GVN authorities as difficult but considerably bette [...] | 2007-08-24 04:53:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SOCI CVIS VM |
07HONGKONG1866 | G/TIP DIRECTOR VISITS MACAU [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Mark Lagon, Director, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),and his Senior Coordinator for Reports, Mark Taylor, visited Macau on June 27 to discuss with Macau cabinet officials actions the Macau Special Administrative Region government (MSARG) s [...] | 2007-07-16 08:29:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KCRM SMIG SOCI PGOV PHUM HK CH MC MG |
07HONGKONG2360 | MACAU GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES COMMITTEE TO COMBAT [...] (C) The Macau government, clearly making good on some of the commitments expressed by Chief Executive (CE) Ho to G/TIP director Ambassador Lagon in June (reftel),gazetted a directive yesterday to set up a "concern committee" on deterring human trafficking. The committee will consist of up t [...] | 2007-09-11 10:35:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SMIG SOCI PGOV PHUM HK CH MC MG |
07HONGKONG2640 | MACAU WOMEN'S COMMISSION SEEKS TO ANSWER THE CALL [...] (SBU) Macau Chief Executive Edmund Ho chaired a meeting of the Consultative Commission on Women's Affairs (CCWA) on October 10, wherein the Commission briefed the Chief Executive on recent activities, including its meeting in August to study ways to improve efforts to combat trafficking in pe [...] | 2007-10-18 07:58:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SMIG SOCI PGOV PHUM HK CH MC MG |
07HONGKONG583 | 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: MACAU [...] (SBU) Per ref A, the following are post's contributions to the seventh annual Trafficking in Persons report for the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of the People's Republic of China. (Note: Per instructions, subheadings, questions, and paragraph letters correspond to those in par [...] | 2007-03-01 10:00:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC ELAB PHUM PINR PGOV PREF |
07HONGKONG584 | 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: HONG KONG [...] (SBU) Per the ref, the following are post's contributions to the seventh annual Trafficking in Persons report for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China. (Note: Per instructions, subheadings, questions, and paragraph letters correspond to those [...] | 2007-03-01 10:07:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC ELAB PHUM PINR PGOV PREF |
07IRANRPODUBAI26 | UNODC OFFICIAL VIEWS IRAN DRUG CHIEF REPLACEMENT A SIGN OF [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-23 16:01:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | IR KCRM PGOV PREL PINR SNAR |
07ISLAMABAD113 | DOMESTIC TERROR KILLS MORE THAN 900 IN 2006 [...] (U) SUMMARY: A well-regarded local think tank calculates that more than 900 Pakistanis died from terrorist-related attacks in 2006. In addition, more than 1,500 were wounded. The numbers, broken down by province and nature of the incidents, highlight the difficult domestic environment the gov [...] | 2007-01-08 13:42:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM PTER PK |
07ISLAMABAD2530 | SUBMISSION OF G/TIP PROPOSALS -- PAKISTAN [...] SUMMARY: Following are summaries of three anti-trafficking in persons proposals received by Embassy Islamabad for consideration for funding from G/TIP-managed FY07 funds to strengthen Pakistan's efforts in combating trafficking in persons. As requested, post forwarded the original proposals t [...] | 2007-06-07 05:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PK |
07ISLAMABAD2795 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OPPOSITION SUBMITS REFERENCE [...] (C) Summary: On June 21, opposition National Assembly members submitted a disqualification reference (complaint) against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz for financial misconduct. The reference comes on the heels of a similar reference against political leader (and former cricket star) Imran Khan, [...] | 2007-06-23 05:55:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON KCRM PK UK |
07ISLAMABAD2889 | PAKISTANI RESPONSE TO CAMEL JOCKEY CONFERENCE IN [...] SUMMARY: Poloff met with Khizar Hayat Khan, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, a GOP participant at SIPDIS the UAE-hosted Camel Jockey conference in Abu Dhabi, June 26-27. Khan is preparing a longer analysis of the GOP's expectations from the bilateral MOU for his Minister and p [...] | 2007-07-02 12:36:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KCRM AE SU BG MR PK |
07ISLAMABAD4926 | TERRORIST FINANCE: PAKISTAN FOLLOW-UP TO ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (U) The following is Embassy Islamabad's response to reftel request for additional information on illicit cash couriers. 2. (SBU) Pakistan places statutory limits on the international transportation of currency. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) legally allows individuals to carry up to USD [...] | 2007-11-20 01:55:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER PK |
07JAKARTA1223 | PROGRESS IN THE MUNIR CASE [...] (C) Summary. The Indonesian police have intensified their investigation into the murder of Indonesian human rights leader Munir, making new arrests and reopening the case against the Garuda airlines pilot already acquitted. It is headed by the recently appointed chief of the Internal Invest [...] | 2007-05-01 07:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET | PHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID |
07JAKARTA1293 | TRILATERAL 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 06:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA163 | NEW MUNIR CASE EVIDENCE GIVES WIDOW HOPE [...] (S) Summary: Suciwati, widow of murdered human rights activist Munir, asked the Ambassador January 18 about press reports that the FBI was examining cell phones connected to the Munir case to extract information. Ambassador Pascoe confirmed the FBI had indeed extracted information from the [...] | 2007-01-19 08:58:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET | PHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID |
07JAKARTA1655 | GOI AGREES WITH MAIN POINTS OF 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary. On June 12, we delivered the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report's narrative for Indonesia to Sumarni Dawam Raharjo, the specially appointed TIP law implementation task force leader from the Ministry of Women's Empowerment. We also relayed the talking points on Indonesia' [...] | 2007-06-14 09:31:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB KCRM KWMN PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA168 | VISIT 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 10:42:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS ID |
07JAKARTA1770 | INDONESIA: CT REWARDS PROGRAM UPDATE [...] (S) On June 11, Post received the counterterrorism rewards payments requested in Ref A from the Department of Defense (DOD) rewards program at U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) for four Indonesian civilian rewards candidates. On June 20, senior Indonesian National Police (INP) CT investigators in [...] | 2007-06-27 11:28:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET | PTER ASEC PGOV MOPS KCRM KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA1909 | East Java - Joint Police Anti-Human Trafficking Operations [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: ConGen Surabaya launched a joint operation with local police May 29 targeting East Java human trafficking (TIP) rings. The primary goal is rescuing some of the thousands of child prostitutes in Surabaya and arresting traffickers, pimps and child sex tourists. Operation XXX init [...] | 2007-07-13 00:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PGOV PHUM ELAB EAID KJUS KCRM KCOR ID |
07JAKARTA1934 | POSSIBLE ARREST OF FOUR INDONESIANS ALLEGEDLY [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-17 00:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC KCRM KPAO KVPR CVIS ID |
07JAKARTA1935 | POSSIBLE ARREST OF FOUR INDONESIANS ALLEGEDLY [...] (C) Reports that the Indonesian National Police (INP) arrested four suspects over the weekend of July 14 ) 15 linked to the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terror network remain unconfirmed by INP Counter-Terrorist units (CT). RSO Kevin Whitson, Consulate General Surabaya, received information that the [...] | 2007-07-17 00:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC KCRM KPAO KVPR CVIS ID |
07JAKARTA2122 | MUNIR CASE: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES APPEAL BASED ON [...] (S) Summary. The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has requested a case review of the December 2006 acquittal of Pollycarpus in the September 2004 murder of human rights leader Munir. While this appeal is unusual, the appeal cites case precedent as well as "the principal of justice," accordin [...] | 2007-08-06 11:31:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET | PHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID |
07JAKARTA2201 | MUNIR CASE: SENATE STAFFER GETS UPBEAT APPRAISAL [...] (SBU) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Indonesian police expressed optimism that new evidence they have submitted to the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in the case of murdered human rights leader Munir will lead to successful prose [...] | 2007-08-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID |
07JAKARTA2311 | MUNIR CASE: STUNNING REVELATIONS AT HEARING [...] (C) Summary: Witnesses and documentation presented in court August 22 implicated the Indonesian Intelligence Agency (BIN) in a conspiracy to murder human rights activist Munir. Prosecutors still face an uphill battle in proving their case in the face of witnesses recanting previous statements [...] | 2007-08-23 09:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID |
07JAKARTA2518 | USG-supported Counter-Narcotics Center gains official GOI [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono has signed legislation officially recognizing the Joint Interagency Counter Drug Operations Center as part of the Indonesian National Narcotics Board. While USG assistance he [...] | 2007-09-11 08:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA2564 | Request for DOD Counter-Drug Support [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified -- please handle accordingly. 2. (U) THIS IS A REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 DOD COUNTER-DRUG SUPPORT IN INDONESIA, TO BE PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 1004 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 (AS AMENDED). 3. (SBU) INDONESIA IS VULNERAB [...] | 2007-09-14 01:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA27 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - TIP: UAE/UN-HOSTED CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-05 05:01:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KWMN SMIG XX KCRM PHUM ID |
07JAKARTA292 | REQUEST 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 08:24:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC KCRM KHLS KPAO PGOV PINS KJUS KISL |
07JAKARTA3030 | COUNTERNARCOTICS -- INTELLIGENCE CENTER PROVES ITS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-10-30 09:03:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA3040 | COUNTERNARCOTICS -- INTELLIGENCE CENTER PROVES ITS [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified )- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The DCM visited the GOI's counternarcotics intelligence center, October 25. The center is located in Jakarta and was created with USG funds to assist the Indonesian government track and roll up [...] | 2007-10-31 10:53:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA3129 | JAYAPURA - 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 10:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA3140 | INDONESIA - INCSR II, MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCIAL [...] This report responds to reftel request for an anti-money laundering and financial crimes update for INCSR II. Background and Overview ----------------------- 2. Although neither a regional financial center nor an offshore financial haven, Indonesia is vulnerable to money laundering and t [...] | 2007-11-13 08:34:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR ID |
07JAKARTA3159 | COUNTERNARCOTICS: INDONESIAN POLICE--AIDED BY [...] (C) SUMMARY: An Indonesian National Police (INP) drug task force--with intelligence assistance from the USG--raided a methamphetamine laboratory located on an Indonesian island near Singapore, October 20-21. The INP arrested two chemists from Taiwan and four Indonesian nationals. The total s [...] | 2007-11-14 10:34:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA3162 | JAKARTA - 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 04:40:00 | Embassy Jakarta | SECRET | ASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA3163 | SEMARANG - 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 06:41:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS ID KPAO |
07JAKARTA3181 | COUNTERNARCOTICS STRATEGY REPORT (INSCR) PART II: [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Indonesia--the fourth largest country in population in the world--has historically has not been considered a major drug producing, consuming or transit country. However, in recent years Indones [...] | 2007-11-16 07:48:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM SNAR AFIN PREL ID |
07JAKARTA3304 | WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT -- JAKARTA SMALL GRANTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission is pleased to recommend the following three proposals for EAP's 2007 Women's Issues Fund Competition for Small Grants. Mission closely reviewed and carefully weighed 45 applications in total before choosing these proposals. Each of the recommended projects would advanc [...] | 2007-12-03 10:55:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KPAO KCRM SOCI EAID ID |
07JAKARTA3400 | INDONESIA - INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Per reftel A, Embassy Jakarta has submitted its International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports (INCSR) on money laundering, financial crimes and counter-narcotics. Embassy's reports can be found in reftel B (submitted on 11/16) and reftel C (submitted on 11/13). HUME [...] | 2007-12-14 08:49:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ID KCRM SNAR |
07JAKARTA353 | FIRST ROUND OF U.S.-INDONESIA MLAT NEGOTIATIONS [...] Summary. (U) On January 23-25, delegations from the U.S. and Indonesia met in Jakarta for a first round of negotiations aimed at conclusion of a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) between the two countries. The discussions were friendly and productive. All participants agreed that an MLA [...] | 2007-02-09 02:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KCRM KJUS CJAN KTIA ID |
07JAKARTA510 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE REFORM PROCESS TAKES A NEW DIRECTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY On February 21, Minister of Law and Human Rights Hamid Awaludin met with the DOJ/OPDAT Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) to discuss a more fundamental approach to revising the criminal procedure code. Awaludin expressed his belief that the current drafting efforts have been too cons [...] | 2007-02-26 05:18:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM KJUS SNAR PHUM ID |
07JAKARTA545 | INDONESIA'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 23:45:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA590 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (SBU) Indonesia remained a major sending country for international trafficking in persons (TIP) and faced a very significant internal trafficking problem. Indonesia was also a receiving country for trafficked prostitutes, though their numbers were very small relative to Indonesian victims. [...] | 2007-03-01 10:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA672 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (SBU) Indonesia remained a major sending country for international trafficking in persons (TIP) and faced a very significant internal trafficking problem. Indonesia was also a receiving country for trafficked prostitutes, though their numbers were very small relative t Indonesian victims. Th [...] | 2007-03-08 10:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA698 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (SBU) Indonesia remained a major sending country for international trafficking in persons (TIP) and faced a very significant internal trafficking problem. Indonesia was also a receiving country for trafficked prostitutes, though their numbers were very small relative to Indonesian victims. [...] | 2007-03-12 02:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA699 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-12 02:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA700 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-12 02:05:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA701 | INDONESIA ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-12 02:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB |
07JAKARTA706 | U.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 08:50:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA754 | JUSTICE CONTINUES TO ELUDE VICTIMS OF 1998-1999 [...] (C) Summary: On March 7, the Indonesian parliament's (DPR) consultative council rejected the legal affairs committee's (Commission III) recommendation to set up an ad-hoc human rights court on the 1998-1999 killings of 29 civilian protestors by the Indonesian military (TNI) at Trisakti Univer [...] | 2007-03-15 08:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KJUS KCRM ID |
07JAKARTA778 | INDONESIA PASSES ANTI-TRAFFICKING BILL [...] (U) On March 20, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking bill during a morning plenary session. The bill enjoyed the full support of all ten political factions in the DPR and was ratified without a vote. Muhaimin Iskandar, the Deputy Chairman of [...] | 2007-03-20 08:29:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL ID |
07JAKARTA86 | MARITIME 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 09:52:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07JAKARTA92 | MARITIME 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 04:36:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID |
07KABUL1006 | BANK SECURITY UPDATE - CRIME IS A GROWING PROBLEM [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-27 09:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL1045 | BROKERING ERADICATION CONSENSUS IN HELMAND [...] (C) SUMMARY: The environment for conducting poppy eradication in Helmand remains problematic. The USG-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) has met repeated interference from local forces in Helmand, and each day brings a new round of negotiations in an effort to keep eradication going. How [...] | 2007-03-29 15:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR PGOV KCRM AF |
07KABUL1059 | ERADICATION CONTINUES AMID DEMONSTRATIONS AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: Poppy eradication in Afghanistan on April 2 surpassed last year's total. Provisional calculations show 15,829 hectares of eradication this year compared to 15,300 hectares in 2006. In Helmand, the U.S.-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) was back in the field after three day [...] | 2007-04-02 14:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL1132 | ONDCP DIRECTOR WALTERS’ MARCH 17-20 VISIT TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy John Walters visited Afghanistan March 17-20 to discuss with senior Afghan and international officials this year's progress on reducing the poppy crop. Senior ISAF officials told Walters that although eradicating poppy would, in their estim [...] | 2007-04-06 10:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL1154 | AEF FINISHES ERADICATION IN HELMAND; URUZGAN A [...] (U) SUMMARY: The INL-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) concluded poppy eradication operations in Helmand province on April 7 due to continued local civilian resistance and absence of political support. The AEF eradicated 7,573 hectares of poppy in the province since it started operation [...] | 2007-04-08 13:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL KCRM AF |
07KABUL125 | DUBAI MEETING ON AFGHANISTAN JUSTICE COORDINATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The December 4-6 Justice Sector Coordination meeting in Dubai re-invigorated justice reform efforts in Afghanistan. The meeting resulted in a new initiative to organize international efforts over the next few months and to develop a consolidated framework for justice reform at t [...] | 2007-01-13 09:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KJUS PREL PGOV PTER KCRM SNAR SOCI AF |
07KABUL1352 | PRT QALAT: GOVERNOR LED ERADICATION IN ZABUL [...] (U) Governor Led Eradication (GLE) is underway in Zabul province and is looking to expand and cut into what could be an increase in poppy production in Zabul this growing season. Through April 15, UNODC has verified 200 hectares of eradication in the province. PRTOff observed the eradication [...] | 2007-04-21 13:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF SNAR KCRM |
07KABUL1356 | PRT JALALABAD: WHAT NEXT FOR POPPY ERADICATION [...] (SBU) Nangahar Governor Sherzai shared his plans for the future with officials from the PRT at a lunch on April 18, including what to do with so much poppy in the province. Sharzai indicated he will fire officials who do not support his eradication campaign and complained that even members of [...] | 2007-04-22 08:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF SNAR KCRM |
07KABUL1420 | GOA TELLS ISAF THAT ITS IO CAMPAIGN UNDERMINES [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Interior on April 24 convoked public information officials from ISAF and the UK Embassy to register disapproval over a series of IO products regarding poppy eradication that UK Task Force Helmand had disseminated during its Spring campaign. The IO products at [...] | 2007-04-25 15:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL1426 | URUZGAN ERADICATION OFF TO ROCKY START; DUTCH MAY [...] (C/NF) Summary: The Dutch may use the NATO informal ministerial in Oslo or other high-level opportunities to raise concern about Afghan-led poppy eradication efforts in Uruzgan province which the Dutch fear will jeopardize the security of their PRT operations and possibly the mandate of the [...] | 2007-04-26 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR AF |
07KABUL1455 | AFGHAN ERADICATION FORCE COMES UNDER HOSTILE FIRE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The U.S.-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) came under hostile fire twice on April 29 during its deployment in Uruzgan province. The first time came at the beginning of the day when the AEF was initiating its operations. On the way back to base, the AEF encountered an am [...] | 2007-04-29 13:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER SNAR PREL KCRM AF |
07KABUL1542 | AFGHANISTAN - TRUCKER STRIKE DISRUPTS COMMERCE AND DELIVERY [...] (SBU) A truckers' strike called by a Peshawar-based transport association has stopped containerized traffic from entering Afghanistan at the Torkham border crossing since April 27. The truckers are protesting taxes, bribes and illegal collections they have to pay on the highway between Torkha [...] | 2007-05-07 11:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELTN ETRD MOPS PREL KCRM ELAB ASUP AMGT AF |
07KABUL173 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES RULE OF LAW CONFERENCE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ambassador and Embassy Rule of Law (ROL) Coordinator met January 15 with Italian Ambassador Sequi and a delegation from Rome led by Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Vernetti. The meeting produced an agreement that the upcoming Rome ROL Conference would be held in April with a [...] | 2007-01-18 10:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KJUS PTER KCRM AF |
07KABUL1931 | MORE HAWALA CLOSINGS; LICENSE APPLICATIONS UP [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-11 09:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC PTER SNAR KCRM ECON AF |
07KABUL246 | REPEATED ROBBERIES COULD PRODUCE BANKING CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-24 12:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL247 | REPEATED ROBBERIES COULD PRODUCE BANKING CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-24 12:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL275 | JCMB SUCCESS - ANDS PRODUCES PRIORITY PROJECT LIST IN [...] On January 25, ANDS Executive Director Adib Farhadi passed to Deputy ECON Counselor the GOA's consolidated priority project list, which emerged from the recent round of JCMB Consultative Group meetings in which GOA officials and donor representatives participate. Post successfully negotiated i [...] | 2007-01-27 06:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL3135 | HELMAND PROVINCE - POPPY ERADICATION FORCE'S PRE-PLANTING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Poppy Eradication Force (PEF) conducted a pre-planting outreach campaign in Helmand Province from August 29 through September 5, 2007. The PEF organized two well-attended Shuras with area elders and met with numerous farmers in the Lashkargah area. No security incidents o [...] | 2007-09-18 12:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL793 | AFGHANISTAN'S 2007 TIP QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationally trafficked men, women, or children? Provide, where possible, numbers or estimates for each group; how they were trafficked, to where, and for what purpose. Does the trafficking occur within the country's b [...] | 2007-03-07 14:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC |
07KAMPALA1199 | UGANDA: CORRUPTION TRIAL POSTPONED [...] (C) Summary: The Government requested a postponement of the high profile trial of former Ministry of Health officials involving the redirection of funds for immunization to political mobilization campains. The trial, which began on July 16, was delayed because the Government said it was not [...] | 2007-07-24 08:10:00 | Embassy Kampala | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KCRM UG |
07KAMPALA1752 | NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT/PORTAL DETECTION IN [...] (SBU) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftel that it has received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in radiological materials. This report came to post's attention via a walk-in. Information concerning the report was relayed to PM [...] | 2007-11-13 15:10:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PTER UG |
07KAMPALA1774 | UGANDA: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] (SBU) Uganda is not a regional financial center or a major hub for narcotics trafficking and terrorism financing. Money laundering takes place in Uganda, but the GOU has no systematic research on its scope and magnitude. Recent efforts by GOU officials to address the smuggling of counterfeit [...] | 2007-11-16 09:32:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR ASEC UG |
07KAMPALA377 | UGANDA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2007 [...] (U) Embassy POC for Trafficking In Persons (TIP) issues is Political/Economic Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon, Tel: 256-41-306-214, Mobile: 256-772-220-030, Fax: 256-41-345-144. To prepare this report, P/E Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon (FO-02) spent 30 hours and political assistant Gracie Jaasi spent 3 [...] | 2007-03-05 10:58:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB UG |
07KAMPALA909 | UGANDA: CORRUPTION SCANDAL'S POLITICAL [...] (C) Summary: The arrests of former health officials implicated in an immunization fund scandal has set in motion a chain of events with an uncertain outcome and potentially damaging implications for the Museveni family and other key political actors. Military and police arrested two former [...] | 2007-05-29 10:04:00 | Embassy Kampala | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PHUM PGOV KCRM UG |
07KATHMANDU1373 | NEPAL: TIP REPORT DEMARCHE [...] (U) In a series of meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Women and Social Welfare (MWSW),and the Ministry of Labor and Transport, Emboff delivered talking points and the final text of Nepal's country narrative from the 2007 Trafficking in Person (TIP) [...] | 2007-07-18 10:07:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM SOCI KPAO EAID IP NP |
07KATHMANDU1719 | NEPAL'S FIRST NATIONAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING DAY [...] (U) The Government of Nepal and private groups took advantage of the first national Anti-Trafficking Day on September 6 to publicize the newly passed Human Trafficking Control Act. The day also witnessed commitments by politicians to fight trafficking. The U.S. Mission held its observation a [...] | 2007-09-12 11:29:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ELAB EAID KCRM KJUS KWMN NP |
07KATHMANDU1987 | NEPAL: DRAFT 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] Nepal is not a regional financial center and there are no indications that the country is used as an international money laundering center. The Government of Nepal (GON) has not yet criminalized money laundering. Draft anti-money laundering legislation has been prepared but has not yet pass [...] | 2007-11-16 10:18:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR NP |
07KATHMANDU2079 | NEPAL: 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 03:02:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR NP |
07KATHMANDU808 | 2006 END-USE MONITORING REPORT FOR NEPAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-20 11:41:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AFIN KCRM KWMN EFIN PGOV EAID NP |
07KATHMANDU844 | NEPAL: G/TIP INCLE AND ESF FUNDING PROPOSAL [...] Embassy Kathmandu is pleased to propose the following five projects, in rank order, for consideration for INCLE and ESF funding (reftel). Post emailed the full text of the proposals to G/TIP. Begin Projects -------------- Project 1 --------- Name of the Applicant: The Asia Foundatio [...] | 2007-04-25 12:36:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG NP |
07KHARTOUM104 | SUDAN: CONDEMNING THE JAN. 24 HIJACKING INCIDENT [...] (C) During a January 24 meeting of Charge Hume with Presidential Advisor Mustafa Osman Ismail to discuss reftel demarche, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs asked that the USG condemn the January 24 hijacking of an Air West aircraft in Darfur (details covered in septel),because it was a t [...] | 2007-01-24 12:19:00 | Embassy Khartoum | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCRM KPAO PTER EAIR US SU |
07KHARTOUM1779 | SUDAN CHAPTER: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] Attached, below, is the draft text for the Sudan chapter of the INCSR, Part II, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. To our knowledge, this is the first time the report has been submitted for Sudan. POC at post for this report is Paul J Martin: email martinpj@state.gov; tel: (011-249-1-83- [...] | 2007-11-15 15:03:00 | Embassy Khartoum | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR SU |
07KHARTOUM939 | OFFER TO SELL RADIOACTIVE URANIUM [...] (Secret) On May 31, 2007, ARSO Bleu Lawless was contacted by a Sudanese-American, identified as Abuobaida A. Mohed, who claimed to have access to radioactive uranium. During a subsequent interview conducted by ARSO Lawless and SIMO representatives, Mohed claimed that his uncle, who is a Sudane [...] | 2007-06-14 07:12:00 | Embassy Khartoum | SECRET | ASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER |
07KIGALI212 | RWANDA TIP DRAFT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-01 16:08:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ELAB ASEC KFRD SMIG KWMN PHUM KCRM RW |
07KIGALI399 | RWANDA TIP PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP MANAGED ESF AND [...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 5. 2. Summary. Rwanda is a country attempting to focus on child prositution and other forms of trafficking in persons. Due in part to post's regular pressure on the GOR to address the problem, on 23 April the Rwandan National Police (RNP) su [...] | 2007-04-27 11:04:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG RW |
07KINGSTON110 | JAMAICA'S ELECTION-YEAR VIOLENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-23 14:18:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SOCI PREL PGOV JM |
07KINGSTON111 | JAMAICA'S ELECTION-YEAR VIOLENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-23 14:18:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SOCI PREL PGOV JM |
07KINGSTON1131 | JAMAICA: TRAFFICKING CASE PROMPTS INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is pursuing a particularly egregious case of labor exploitation under the recently passed Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act, 2007 (reftel). GOJ officials have approached the International Organization of Migration (IOM),th [...] | 2007-07-20 16:09:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB JM XL |
07KINGSTON1462 | JAMAICA: CRIME AND CORRUPTION CHALLENGES FACING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-25 16:14:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SOCI SNAR PHUM ASEC KCOR KCRM KJUS |
07KINGSTON1770 | JAMAICA: WAITING FOR A POLITICAL DECISION ON [...] (SBU) on December 7, prompted by reports of the strident commentary from the Jamaican Ministry of National Security Special Advisor on Policy Anne-Marie Barnes (REFTEL),and by a continued lack of forward movement by the Government of Jamaica towards opening bilateral talks with the Internatio [...] | 2007-12-10 20:17:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR JM |
07KINGSTON199 | ILEA SAN SALVADOR - TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROGRAM [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-08 20:26:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM |
07KINGSTON287 | JAMAICAN CRIME UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-01 11:59:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC JM KCRM PGOV SNAR |
07KINGSTON292 | JAMAICAN CRIME UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-01 18:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC JM KCRM PGOV SNAR |
07KINGSTON343 | ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY: CONTRACTOR GENERAL OF [...] Summary: Please see the action request in paragraph 12. Currently, the Mission is exploring mechanisms for encouraging the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to curb corruption. In keeping with the Mission's evolving strategy plan on anti-corruption, we are meeting with heads of Jamaican governmen [...] | 2007-03-12 20:01:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | JM KCOR KCRM KJUS PGOV |
07KINGSTON380 | ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY: JAMAICA'S POLICE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-19 14:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KJUS PGOV KCOR JM |
07KINGSTON413 | MURDER MYSTERY TARNISHES JAMAICA'S CWC TRIUMPH [...] (C) SUMMARY: The death of Robert Woolmer, Pakistan's Cricket World Cup (CWC) coach and a British national, has been ruled a murder. At a press conference March 22, Jamaica Constabulary Force officials confirmed that Woolmer "died as a result of asphyxia due to manual strangulation." Publicly [...] | 2007-03-23 18:42:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM |
07KINGSTON588 | JAMAICA: MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNED [...] (C) Summary: On Friday, April 20, Charge and NAS Director, along with the British and Canadian COMs, met with Peter Phillips, Minister of National Security at his request. In this session, one of an ongoing series of conversations with his international partners, (Reftels A and B) Phillips o [...] | 2007-04-24 12:58:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PREL KFIN JM |
07KINGSTON589 | JAMAICA: MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNED [...] (C) Summary: On Friday, April 20, Charge and NAS Director, along with the British and Canadian COMs, met with Peter Phillips, Minister of National Security at his request. In this session, one of an ongoing series of conversations with his international partners, (Reftels A and B) Phillips o [...] | 2007-04-24 12:58:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PREL KFIN JM |
07KINGSTON89 | JAMAICA: OPPOSITION LEADER CLAIMS VENEZUELA GIVING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-18 18:04:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR SOCI ABLD AMGT ENRG KCOR KCRM |
07KINGSTON927 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON 7TH ANNUAL TIPS [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered the 7th Annual TIP country report on Jamaica to the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) National Anti-Trafficking Task Force at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) on June 11. The task force is headed by Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice Ca [...] | 2007-06-13 16:55:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB JM XL |
07KINGSTON953 | JAMAICA: MOUNTING POLITICAL TENSIONS WITH APPROACH [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-19 19:11:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SOCI SNAR ASEC KCOR KCRM JM XL |
07KINSHASA256 | DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO 2007 TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) A. Is the country a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationally trafficked men, women, or children? Yes. Does the trafficking occur within the country's borders? Yes. Does it occur in territory outside of the government's control? -- Child sold [...] | 2007-03-01 15:07:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CG |
07KINSHASA764 | CONGOLESE TRADER ON UN SANCTIONS LIST MURDERED IN [...] (U) Congolese gold trader Kambale Kisoni Kidubai was shot and killed in Butembo, North Kivu by unidentified assailants at noon on July 5. He had been designated in March 2007, along with Butembo Airlines and Congocom Trading House, as subject to UN and U.S. sanctions for providing support to [...] | 2007-07-06 11:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PGOV KCRM CG |
07KINSHASA779 | ACCUSED KILLERS OF NORTH KIVU TRADER APPEAR BEFORE [...] (SBU) The six accused killers of Kambale Kisoni, a wealthy North Kivu businessman who had been designated by the U.S. and UN for violating UN arms embargoes, appeared before a military tribunal in Butembo July 6. Kisoni was shot and killed in the city July 5 (reftel). The chief military judg [...] | 2007-07-10 09:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PGOV KCRM CG |
07KOLKATA149 | ASSAM ROCKED BY TWO BOMB ATTACKS, 26 INJURED [...] (U) On Friday May 4 and Sunday May 6 at least 26 persons were injured in two separate bomb attacks in India's Northeastern state of Assam. In both incidents, the bombs were improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Assam Police suspect that ethnic separatist group the United Liberation Front o [...] | 2007-05-07 11:25:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PTER ASEC IN |
07KOLKATA154 | ANTI-NARCOTICS OFFICIALS DESTROY THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF OPIUM [...] (SBU) On May 5, press reported a massive Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) operation in West Bengal to destroy illicit and unlicensed opium crop in Murshidabad and Nadia districts worth Rs. 1,200 crore (USD 290 million). GOI awards licenses for legal opium cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya [...] | 2007-05-10 06:31:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC SOCI EAGR IN |
07KOLKATA166 | TERRORIST GROUP UNITED LIBERATION FRONT OF ASOM KILLS [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 16, ethnic Assamese terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) gunned down three Hindi-speaking market traders in two different incidents in Golaghat district in Upper Assam. These attacks came soon after ULFA's killing on the previous day, May 15, of six H [...] | 2007-05-17 05:36:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN BG |
07KOLKATA177 | SIX DEAD AS VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN ASSAM [...] On Sunday May 27 six persons were killed and over 25 injured in a blast, suspected to have been triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Athgaon in the capital district of Guwahati in Assam. A time device planted in an auto-rickshaw parked in a busy area went off around 10.4 [...] | 2007-05-30 02:11:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN BG |
07KOLKATA189 | SIX KILLED IN ASSAM BLAST [...] (SBU) On June 23 six persons were killed and nine injured in a blast, suspected to have been triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),in the capital city of Guwahati in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. The death toll included two minors. The blast, which took place in t [...] | 2007-06-25 11:47:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PHUM ASEC KCRM IN BG |
07KOLKATA191 | MAOISTS BLOCKADE JHARKHAND TRANSPORT [...] Summary: (SBU) Beginning June 26 the two-day east India economic blockade called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist to protest against the setting up of special economic zones (SEZs),adversely affected the movement of all minerals from the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand. The majority [...] | 2007-06-29 08:40:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PTER PHUM ASEC KCRM IN |
07KOLKATA195 | NEW POLICE UNIT IN KOLKATA TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF HUMAN [...] (U) Summary. On June 28, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in West Bengal launched the state's first Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) at its headquarters in Kolkata in a concerted effort to combat trafficking of persons in the state. Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee inaugur [...] | 2007-07-03 10:54:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM ELAB SOCI IN NP BG |
07KOLKATA196 | 200 MAOIST INSURGENTS KILL SEVEN, INCLUDING FIVE POLICE, IN [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 30 an estimated 200 Communist Party of India - Maoist (Maoists) insurgents killed seven people, including five policemen, in separate but simultaneous attacks on two police stations in the Rohtas district of the eastern Indian State of Bihar. On the same day, the Bihar [...] | 2007-07-05 11:46:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN |
07KOLKATA209 | MEGHALAYA STATE POLICE SEIZE 5 KILOS OF HEROIN [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 6 in Northeast India, Meghalaya state police reportedly recovered 5 kilograms of heroin in the state capital Shillong. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure. One suspect is an Indian federal government employee, the other is Moulvi (Muslim prea [...] | 2007-07-12 10:25:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER SNAR ASEC KCRM IN BG BM |
07KOLKATA251 | W. BENGAL'S NEW ANTI-TRAFFICKING HEAD OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE [...] (U) SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 6 POLOFF SPOKE AT LENGTH WITH NEWLY-APPOINTED WEST BENGAL DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (SPECIAL CELL) SANJOY MUKHERJEE. MUKHERJEE WILL RUN THE RECENTLY-CREATED ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT (AHTU) IN W. BENGAL. DURING THE MEETING, MUKHERJEE EXPLAINED IN DETAIL THE [...] | 2007-08-21 12:50:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM ELAB SOCI IN NP BG |
07KOLKATA264 | WEST BENGAL POLICE CONCERNED BY RISING OPIUM CULTIVATION IN [...] (SBU) Summary: In the past three months, West Bengal Police have recovered 13 kilograms of opium worth USD 600,000, reflecting an apparent increase in illicit narcotic activity in the state. According to police officials, farmers in the state's Nadia district, lured by the prospect of higher [...] | 2007-08-31 13:00:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR SNAR KCRM IN BG NP |
07KOLKATA66 | FORMULATION OF A NEW INTEGRATED ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT TIP [...] (U) Summary: On February 1-2 approximately 50-75, lawyers, judges, NGO activists, and government officials from West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand participated in the "Eastern Regional Workshop to Discuss the Proposed Plan of Action to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking" organized b [...] | 2007-02-22 06:33:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN SOCI KCRM PHUM PREL IN |
07KUALALUMPUR1024 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA 2007 TIP REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-12 07:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV ELAB KCRM KWMN MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1145 | EMBASSY SENIOR-LEVEL ENGAGEMENT ON TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) Summary: Senior Malaysian officials are still smarting over the U.S. decision to rank Malaysia in TIP Tier 3 but they have expressed much more willingness to discuss the issue quietly than they did in the immediate aftermath of the USG decision of June 12. We have engaged with senior off [...] | 2007-07-16 01:38:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV ELAB KCRM KWMN MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1236 | MALAYSIA FORMALLY ENACTS A COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: Malaysia formally enacted its Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act after receiving royal assent on July 18 and publishing the new law in the Gazette of Malaysian Laws on July 26. With final enactment of the new law, Malaysia moved closer to opening its first two shelters for foreig [...] | 2007-08-02 08:44:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1290 | REASSESSING MALAYSIA'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] (C) The Malaysians have made significant progress in implementing items contained in the action plan we provided them in 2006, and we should return them from Tier 3 to the Tier 2 Watch List in connection with the September review. We recognize that trafficking in Malaysia remains serious. We [...] | 2007-08-15 10:27:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1557 | POLICE IN EAST MALAYSIA DISCUSS TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Poloff met with police leaders in East Malaysia during the first week of October to discuss trafficking in persons (TIP) issues in their region. To date, police have prosecuted or detained local syndicates and "gangsters" involved in trafficking under various legal options not specific [...] | 2007-10-23 09:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS ID MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1568 | GOM UPDATES ON ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAW, REQUESTS [...] (SBU) A senior official in Malaysia's Internal Security Ministry told us October 22 that the Anti-Trafficking Council created by the new anti-trafficking in persons law would meet formally by mid-November. Enforcement of the law would begin in early 2008, as Malaysian authorities needed time [...] | 2007-10-25 10:43:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1609 | TERRORIST FINANCE: MALAYSIA DINGED ON ILLICIT CASH COURIERS [...] Summary: This cable responds to reftel requesting information on cash couriers in Malaysia. The Financial Action Task Force Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (FATF/APG) conducted a Mutual Evaluation of Malaysia in February 2007. "Cross Border Declaration and Disclosure" of cash was the o [...] | 2007-11-09 08:05:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1620 | WOMEN'S ISSUES FUND GRANT PROPOSAL FOR BURMESE REFUGEE [...] Post recommends the following project for EAP/RSP Regional Women's Issues Fund Small Grants Program (SG) for Locally-based Organizations: A. Identifying Information: --------------------------- a) Name of project: Independence and Voice for Burmese Refugees in Malaysia b) Total budget [...] | 2007-11-16 00:02:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN PREF KPAO KCRM SOCI XB MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1655 | WOMEN'S ISSUES FUND GRANT PROPOSAL FOR WOMEN POLITICAL [...] (U) Post recommends the following project for EAP/RSP Regional Women's Issues Fund Small Grants Program (SG) for locally-based organizations. This is an addition to Post's earlier submission (ref B). a) Name of organization: Education and Research Association for Consumers, Malaysia (ERA [...] | 2007-11-29 05:14:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM EAID KWMN KPAO KCRM SOCI XB MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1693 | MALAYSIAN IMMIGRATION REQUESTS TRAINING VISIT TO U.S. PORTS [...] (SBU) This is an action request for ICE Singapore to organize a study visit to the U.S. for Malaysian Immigration officers, with a focus on inspection, detention, removal, and deportation of illegal immigrants; as well as trafficking in persons victim identification and protection. Malaysian [...] | 2007-12-11 08:43:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF CVIS KCRM KJUS MY |
07KUALALUMPUR1730 | TIP ACTION PLAN DELIVERED TO MALAYSIA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-19 11:02:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN KCRM ELAB ASEC MY |
07KUALALUMPUR398 | MALAYSIA'S SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION: Malaysia is a destination, and to a far lesser extent, a transit and source country for adults and minors trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation. The overwhelming majority of victims come to Malaysia seeking greater economic oppor [...] | 2007-03-05 01:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MY |
07KUALALUMPUR653 | MALAYSIA'S CABINET APPROVES DRAFT TIP LAW [...] (SBU) Ambassador-at-Large Ghazzali S.A. Khalid telephoned the Ambassador on April 11 in order to inform him that the Malaysian Cabinet, in its meeting earlier in the day, had approved the draft anti-trafficking in persons law. Ghazzali said the Malaysian Government intended to present the bil [...] | 2007-04-11 09:31:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR753 | MALAYSIA TABLES ANTI-TIP BILL IN PARLIAMENT, SEEKS [...] (U) The Government of Malaysia tabled a comprehensive Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) bill in Parliament on April 24 and predicted speedy passage. After tabling the bill, de facto Law Minister and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz told reporters the b [...] | 2007-04-25 08:43:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR788 | PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP PROJECT FUNDING [...] Post submitted to G/TIP via email four proposals for anti-trafficking projects on April 20, 2007. This cable summarizes our priority list for the submitted project proposals and provides our justification for funding the projects. 2. Post first recommends the proposal from the Internatio [...] | 2007-04-30 00:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUALALUMPUR834 | MALAYSIA PASSES COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Malaysia's House of Representatives on May 10 passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) law, representing a significant breakthrough for anti-trafficking efforts and the achievement of our highest priority objective in the U.S. action plan for Malaysia. The new law provide [...] | 2007-05-10 08:18:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY |
07KUWAIT1145 | GOK NOMINEES FOR FDIC COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCIAL [...] (SBU) The following Government of Kuwait officials have been nominated for the FDIC Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory Training in Arlington, VA from August 6-10, 2007 (reftel): Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah Financial Controller and Acting Head of AML Section Central Bank of Kuwait DOB: unknow [...] | 2007-07-18 13:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PTER ECON EFIN PREL |
07KUWAIT1607 | TERRORIST FINANCE: RESPONSE TO FOLLOW-UP ACTION [...] (SBU) In response to reftel post provides the following responses. 2. (SBU) Status of host nation laws specifically criminalizing bulk cash smuggling: On March 10, 2002, the Amir (Head of State) of Kuwait signed Law No. 35/2002, which criminalized money laundering. Law No. 35 crimina [...] | 2007-11-08 15:15:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN |
07KUWAIT1711 | GOK HOSTS AML/CTF CONFERENCE, DISCUSSES DRAFT [...] (C/NF) Summary and Comment: Several recent events in Kuwait have given some impetus to Kuwait's anti-money laundering capabilities. The Central Bank of Kuwait hosted a conference on anti-money-laundering and terror finance on December 2-3 attended by over 400 professionals from government, l [...] | 2007-12-11 08:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN KU |
07KUWAIT312 | KUWAIT: SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) follows. Responses are keyed to paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. -------- OVERVIEW -------- 2. (SBU) Please find below responses to questions in paragraph 27 of reftel: -- 27A: Kuwait is a destination count [...] | 2007-03-04 07:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB KU |
07KYIV2753 | UKRAINE: PSI Eastern Shield Exercise, October 29-31, Odesa, [...] (U) Summary: Ukraine and Poland sponsored a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Eastern Shield demonstration, with Romanian, Georgian, Moldovan, and Bulgarian participation, October 29-31 in Odesa, Ukraine. The demonstration, planned as the first PSI exercise in the Black Sea region, empl [...] | 2007-11-06 09:24:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PTER KCRM PREL KNNP UP |
07LAGOS185 | NIGERIA 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) The following is Mission Nigeria's submission for the annual trafficking in persons (TIP) report. Paragraphs respond to questions in reftel. ------------------ 27. (SBU) Overview ------------------ -- A. Nigeria is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficked persons. [...] | 2007-03-13 15:46:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
07LAGOS190 | CONGRESSMAN CHRISTOPHER SMITH REVIEWS LAGOS ANTI-TIP [...] (U) Summary: Nigeria Trafficking in Persons (TIP) experts told Congressman Christopher Smith during his February 22-24 visit to Lagos that rehabilitation of TIP victims needs more resources and funding. Efforts in Lagos to work with TIP victims have been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of vi [...] | 2007-03-15 09:47:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM EAID ELAB PHUM SOCI KWMN SMIG KCRM NI |
07LAGOS213 | EDO STATE MAKES PROGRESS AGAINST TIP, BUT THE [...] (SBU) Summary: A visit by Poloff with Global Trafficking in Persons Program Officer Amy LeMar to Edo State showed progress in combating trafficking in persons (TIP). Local organizations have been led by Idia Renaissance, founded by Edo State First Lady Eki Igbinedion. Igbinedion's anti-TIP [...] | 2007-03-21 11:27:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KWMN ELAB KCRM SOCI SMIG NI |
07LAGOS320 | NIGERIA SUBMISSIONS FOR G/TIP FY 2007 ESF AND [...] Name of Applicant: Women's Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) Executive Director, Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi 2. Requested funding amount: $101,890 3. Project title: Sensitization and Reintegration Program 4. Project duration: 2 years 5. Proposal abstract: The Women's Consortium of Nige [...] | 2007-05-08 10:15:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM SMIG PREL |
07LAGOS58 | TRAFFIC STOP OF FUGITIVE SOBOMA GEORGE LEADS TO [...] (C) Summary: After the inadvertent arrest of their leader, Soboma George, a band of armed criminal militants attacked at least one police station in Port Harcourt. Details are sketchy and we have in hand conflicting reports whether George escaped. Apparently, the melee resulted in some casu [...] | 2007-01-29 16:47:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENERG ASEC PTER KCRM NI |
07LAGOS62 | SITREP #5: SSS INVOLVEMENT IN NEGOTIATIONS [...] (C) The Pivot-GIS Hostage Crisis Group met January 29. The Nigerian State Security Services (SSS) had been in contact with the kidnappers and reported that all three hostages were well. The Director of the SSS Alhaji Kola Adeshina, has been personally involved in the release negotiations and [...] | 2007-01-31 16:30:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CASC KCRM NI |
07LAPAZ2758 | POTOSI: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PERIPHERY [...] (U) Potosi, Bolivia's south-western department (or state),with Argentina to the south and Chile to the west, is focused on mining and tourism as its best options for escaping the poverty that afflicts most of its population. Despite the historic wealth of the mining sector in Potosi, prospec [...] | 2007-10-15 15:04:00 | Embassy La Paz | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EMIN EINV EIND PINR PGOV KCRM KIPR BL |
07LIBREVILLE82 | DHRF-FUNDED RITUAL CRIMES CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TABOO [...] Summary: Post used DHRF funds to sponsor a one-day conference on ritual crimes organized by the local NGO "L'Association de Lutte Contre les Crimes Rituels" (ALCR). The objective of the conference was to focus attention on ritual crimes in Gabon and help develop a plan of action to fight the pr [...] | 2007-02-14 13:57:00 | Embassy Libreville | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SMIG PGOV OPRC EAID KCRM GB |
07LILONGWE161 | 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - MALAWI [...] SUMMARY. Since achieving Tier 1 status in 2006, the Government of Malawi (GOM) has continued to make noteworthy progress in tackling trafficking in persons (TIP) despite its severely limited human and financial resources. Although TIP remained a relatively new concept for Malawians, the GOM [...] | 2007-03-01 15:09:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID |
07LILONGWE792 | MALAWI: U.S. TRAINING SCORES A SUCCESS FOR PROSECUTORS; [...] (U) Summary. A recent criminal case stands out as an example of the Malawi Prosecutor's Office's stated willingness to apply lessons learned from MCC/DOJ OPDAT assistance and utilize progressive western methods of prosecution. A DOJ OPDAT trained prosecutor scored a first ever in Malawian jur [...] | 2007-10-23 07:21:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID KMCA KJUS KCRM KPAO MI |
07LIMA1277 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in March 2007: ** Eradication halted on March 11 for the rest of the month due to cocalero protests; 651 ha of coca eradicated to date. ** Agriculture Minister Salazar signs 10-point accord with cocaleros that halts eradication and criticizes USG policy. ** CORAH [...] | 2007-04-05 20:48:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA1667 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in April 2007: ** Eradication total of 894 hectares is low compared to this time last year; in April 2006 we had eradicated 3,120. ** Garcia embraced eradication as an important element of GOP policy; taking a tough line against cocaleros. ** CORAH worker killed [...] | 2007-05-08 21:02:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA2017 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in May 2007: ** A total of 1,583 hectares of coca has now been eradicated and 10,752 square meters of seedbeds have been eliminated. ** A second eradication front in Ucayali is slated to start in early June. ** The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) o [...] | 2007-06-08 20:02:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA2344 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2007 [...] (SBU) The key developments in June 2007: ** A total of 2,616 hectares of coca has now been eradicated and 15,465 square meters of seedbeds have been eliminated. ** CORAH opened a second eradication front in Ucayali on June 12 until the end of July. ** An anti-drug prosecutor and 3 police [...] | 2007-07-09 21:31:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA2362 | MASSIVE RAID ON NOTORIOUS PIRATED GOODS MARKET [...] (U) Before dawn on July 8, hundreds of Peruvian National Police (PNP) officers and Public Ministry prosecutors raided one of Peru's largest markets, El Hueco, notorious for selling pirated medicines, music and movies. They seized about 900 sacks (each the size of a large garbage bag) filled [...] | 2007-07-11 19:37:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ETRD KCRM USTR PE |
07LIMA2652 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in July 2007: ** Strikes, violent marches, roadblocks, and airport shutdowns require heightened security measures. ** Plan VRAE, the GOP development program for Peru's main coca growing--and most poverty ridden--area, is stalled because the security component remai [...] | 2007-08-03 21:59:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3016 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, AUGUST 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in August 2007: ** Joint operations by the Peruvian National Police and Army have captured a total of 28 Shining Path terrorists. ** To date, CORAH has eradicated 5,480 hectares of coca and eliminated 29,595 square meters of seedbeds. ** In support of USAID, erad [...] | 2007-09-06 23:20:00 | Embassy Lima | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3066 | BUILDING POLICE PRESENCE - AND BETTER FUTURES - [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-11 21:47:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA312 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, JANUARY 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in January 2007: ** The 2007 Eradication Plan was signed by Minister of Interior Pilar Mazzetti on January 11. ** Eradication and interdiction operations are still stalled due to the ongoing reorganization of the police. ** NAS received the official list of the n [...] | 2007-02-02 18:58:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3163 | IEDS IN ERADICATION OPERATIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-18 23:45:00 | Embassy Lima | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PTER PREL PE |
07LIMA3273 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, AUGUST 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in August 2007: ** Joint operations by the Peruvian National Police and Army have captured a total of 28 Shining Path terrorists. ** To date, CORAH has eradicated 5,480 hectares of coca and eliminated 29,595 square meters of seedbeds. ** In support of USAID, erad [...] | 2007-09-28 12:09:00 | Embassy Lima | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3365 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in September 2007: ** IEDs in coca fields kill a coca farmer and seriously injure a 12-year-old boy. ** During eradication, 21 IEDs were either disarmed or exploded, injuring four eradicators and two police. ** As of September 30, CORAH has eradicated a total of [...] | 2007-10-05 20:35:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA34 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, DECEMBER 2006 [...] (U) The key developments in November 2006: ** CORAH ended the year with a total of 10,137 hectares of coca leaf eradicated. ** The GOP's 2007 Eradication Plan is still awaiting a final signature. ** CORAH completes many financial and management improvements this year. ** Regional era [...] | 2007-01-05 20:01:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3588 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, OCTOBER 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in October 2007: ** Ambassador makes his inaugural trip to NAS-sponsored police and eradication facilities in Santa Lucia. ** Eradication total reaches 9,179 hectares of illegal coca and no booby traps (IEDs) encountered by eradicators. ** CORAH eradicated replan [...] | 2007-11-07 18:01:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LIMA3776 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, NOVEMBER 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in November 2007: ** CORAH surpasses the coca eradication goal of 10,000 hectares for CY 2007. ** President Garcia tells visiting ONDCP Director John Walters that he strongly supports controls on precursor chemicals, money laundering, and asset forfeiture. ** N [...] | 2007-12-06 19:22:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PREL SNAR KCRM PE |
07LIMA689 | Peru: 2007 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Report [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Peruvian Government demonstrated a strong commitment to comply with basic TIP standards by making significant efforts in the areas of prevention, prosecution, and protection. Its achievements include: -- One person was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking i [...] | 2007-03-08 19:15:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PE |
07LIMA767 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in February 2007: Eradication operations resumed; new PNP high command visit NAS-supported schools/bases en masse; CODEL inspects deforestation in drug producing area; F, Director of Foreign Assistance, helicopters to the field to see the nexus between eradication and [...] | 2007-03-14 23:52:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
07LISBON1388 | Portugal: INL DAS McCampbell Visit Analyzes European [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During INL DAS Christy McCampbell's May 11 visit to Lisbon, she met with several counterparts to discuss the increasing use of Portugal as a transshipment area for drugs. Portuguese interlocutors offered a brief analysis into the drug trafficking problem facing Portugal and Eur [...] | 2007-05-18 17:19:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL KCRM PO |
07LISBON607 | PORTUGAL: 2006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] The Monitoring Center for Trafficking in Persons; 2. The Portuguese Immigration Service (SEF); 3. The High Commission for Immigration and Ethnic Minorities (ACIME); 4. The Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV); 5. The International Organization for Migration (IOM); [...] | 2007-03-09 16:31:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASCC PREF ELAB PO |
07LJUBLJANA119 | SLOVENIA: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2007 [...] (U) This message transmits post's contribution to the Department of State's seventh annual report on Trafficking in Persons. Responses below are keyed to questions in paras 27-30 of reftel. Embassy POC is Pol/Econ Chief Colleen Hyland; tel. 386-1 -200-5708, fax 386-1-200-5650. Based on info [...] | 2007-03-01 15:11:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG KRFD PREF SI |
07LJUBLJANA178 | SLOVENIA: ITF ADVISORY BOARD HEARS USG POINTS ON [...] (SBU) Summary. DCM Maryruth Coleman delivered talking points on allegations of impropriety in the Bosnian demining sector during the International Trust Fund for Demining (ITF) spring Advisory Board Meeting March 20. After an initial stumble in responding, ITF Director Goran Gacnik told the A [...] | 2007-03-26 15:27:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS MARR PREL KCRM BK SI |
07LJUBLJANA660 | SLOVENIA'S PLANNED ASSISTANCE TO EU ESDP RULE OF [...] (C) In an October 18 meeting, Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for Security Policy Stanislav Vidovic told us that Slovenia's offer to provide pre-mission training to the core group of 20-25 of the ESDP Rule of Law Mission was "on track." At the October 10-11 EUPT Conference in P [...] | 2007-10-18 14:43:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCRM EAID EUN SI |
07LJUBLJANA700 | SLOVENIA/INCSR: 2007 - 2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-06 14:32:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM SI |
07LJUBLJANA718 | SLOVENIA: INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Slovenia has continued to make progress in 2007 in combatting trafficking in persons (TIP) through its actions on several fronts, per reftel. In September 2007, the Slovene court in Novo Mesto convicted four people for TIP-related offenses, including two citizens of Slovakia. Moreover, [...] | 2007-11-16 13:56:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG SI |
07LJUBLJANA81 | SLOVENES TALK DEMINING TROUBLES WITH PM/WRA OFFICE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Recently, both International Trust Fund for Demining (ITF) and Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff expressed concern over the allegations of possible malfeasance in the Bosnian demining sector, but understood the importance of addressing them head on before the reputation [...] | 2007-02-13 14:46:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS KCRM PREL SI |
07LJUBLJANA99 | SLOVENIA EXTENDS HEAD TRAINER AT THE JORDAN [...] (U) PolMilOff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Security Policy staffer Igor Jukic and to Ministry of Interior European Affairs and International Cooperation Office Head Lilijana Sipec on February 14. On February 20, Ms. Sipec told PolMilOff that the GoS has approved th [...] | 2007-02-21 11:38:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR PREL SI |
07LONDON1893 | (C) ROSUKRENERGO: HM TREASURY TO ALERT REGULATORS [...] (C) Embassy delivered reftel demarche to the head of HM Treasury's Financial Crime Team Sean Byrne and to Foreign and Commonwealth Office desk officer Jasper Thornton. Byrne said that issues surrounding a possible initial public offering (IPO) for RosUkrEnergo "resonate well here," noting that [...] | 2007-05-18 09:14:00 | Embassy London | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KCRM PREL UP UK |
07LONDON4310 | INCSR VOL II FOR UK [...] Following is post draft of Volume II of the UK INCSR for 2008. POC is Econ Couns John McNamara (mcnamarajf@state.gov) 2. (SBU) Begin Text: United Kingdom The United Kingdom (UK) plays a leading role in European and world finance and remains attractive to money launderers because of [...] | 2007-11-20 18:47:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR UK |
07LONDON4311 | POSSIBLE NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT/OFFER OF [...] (SBU) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftel that it has received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in and possible offer of nuclear and/or radiological materials. This report came to post's attention via call-in and email. Inform [...] | 2007-11-21 08:54:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER UK |
07LONDON667 | UK WILL NOT EXTEND TRAINERS AT JIPTC [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-21 17:06:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR UK IZ JO |
07LUXEMBOURG465 | TREASURY OFFICIALS MEET WITH GOL AND CLEARSTREAM [...] (C) SUMMARY: On 8 November 2007, the U.S. Department of Treasury held consultations in Luxembourg with the Government of Luxembourg (GOL) and private sector as part of ongoing USG outreach highlighting the danger of doing business with Iran. The Treasury delegation met with senior Ministry of [...] | 2007-11-16 14:50:00 | Embassy Luxembourg | CONFIDENTIAL | TTFN EFIN PARM MNUC PREL KCRM ECON LU IR |
07LUXEMBOURG80 | LUXEMBOURG: 2007 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) Embassy Luxembourg is pleased to present the following information regarding trafficking in persons in Luxembourg. Point of contact is Tom Boughter; tel: +352 46-01-23, ext. 2240. Political officer (FS-04) spent 20 hours meeting contacts and collecting information for this report. Acting [...] | 2007-02-23 13:37:00 | Embassy Luxembourg | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KRFD ASEC PREF ELAB LU |
07MADRID1150 | SPAIN/TIP REPORT: GOS PLEASED WITH ITS 2007 [...] (SBU) Polcouns and Poloff delivered reftel demarche on June 11 to officials in Spain's Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the Ministry of Interior, Emboffs met with Angel Melchor Celada and Maria del Puy Zaton, senior advisors in the MOI section dealing with TIP and the [...] | 2007-06-12 07:50:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG ELAB SP |
07MADRID2041 | SPAIN: NATIONAL COURT VOTES IN FAVOR OF THE [...] (C) On October 26, the Fourth Section of the Criminal Division of the Spanish National Court made public its 2-1 vote to accept the extradition to the U.S. of Syrian arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar. Judge Teresa Palacios presided over the October 4 extradition hearing and voted against remanding [...] | 2007-10-26 15:27:00 | Embassy Madrid | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CIVS KCRM PGOV PREL PTER SP |
07MADRID2066 | SPAIN/INCSR: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-05 11:41:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM EFIN SP |
07MADRID2072 | TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassfied. 2. (SBU) The information provided in this message is keyed to the questions in reftel's para. 5. 3. (U) The June, 2006 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation of Spain found that Spain's "structures for dealing with terrorist [...] | 2007-11-06 15:30:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER SP |
07MANAGUA1751 | MURDER OF NICARAGUAN NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONER [...] (C) Summary: Comisionado Manuel Guillermo Obando, member of the Nicaraguan National Police (NNP) Vetted Unit, an anti-drug investigation unit supported by the US Embassy Managua INL and the Drug Enforcement Administration was found murdered July 12, 2007. Two of his neighbors are under poli [...] | 2007-07-18 22:57:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM NU |
07MANAGUA1904 | CATHOLIC CHURCH LEADER IN NICARAGUA ON HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Monsignor Bernardo Hombach, Catholic archbishop of the diocese of Granada offered his assessment of the human rights situation in Nicaragua, citing a corrupt judicial system, a government run on political patronage, and illegal narcotics trafficking as the gravest challenges facin [...] | 2007-08-13 22:49:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KDEM PGOV NU |
07MANAGUA2656 | NICARAGUA: RAISING AWARENESS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Summary: Post marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence from November 25 to December 10, by engaging with women's rights organizations, universities, civil society, the media, and the Nicaraguan pol [...] | 2007-12-31 20:00:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KWMN KCRM NU |
07MANAGUA436 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL NELSON [...] (U) SUMMARY: Post welcomes members of CODEL Nelson to Nicaragua February 18 to 20. With the return of Daniel Ortega to the presidency and changes in the National Assembly, your visit comes at a most propitious time. The United States remains committed to supporting Nicaragua's democratic an [...] | 2007-02-15 23:57:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KCRM KDEM PGOV PINR PREL PTER SMIG SNAR NU |
07MANAGUA796 | NICARAGUA'S 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) Summary: During the April 2006 to March 2007 reporting period, the Nicaraguan government continued its efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) mainly in the areas of prevention and detection, while progress in victim assistance and prosecution of traffickers was limited and overal [...] | 2007-03-27 21:51:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF NU |
07MANAGUA984 | RESIGNATION OF NICARAGUAN OFFICIAL FROM ANTI-TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Maria Gabriela Zuniga, Program Director of the National Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons, tendered her resignation to the Ministry of Government last week, citing personal reasons for her decision. She confided to us that the working conditions and culture of secrecy und [...] | 2007-04-19 15:46:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG ELAB NU |
07MANAMA128 | BAHRAIN: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DEMARCHE [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche February 8 regarding Bahrain's efforts to combat trafficking to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Shaikh Abdul Aziz stated that following the fall visit of International Organization for [...] | 2007-02-11 13:09:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KWMN PREL PHUM ELAB KCRM BA HUMRIT |
07MANAMA206 | BAHRAIN: SEVENTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Post's response to reftel follows. Answers are keyed to reftel questions. -------- Overview -------- 2. (SBU) 27A. Bahrain is a country of destination for men primarily as laborers and, to a much lesser extent, domestic workers, and women primarily as domestic workers, and to [...] | 2007-03-05 13:34:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ASEC BA |
07MANAMA448 | CABINET APPROVES DRAFT ANTI-TRAFFICKING LEGISLATION [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-17 13:55:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD KCRM BA HUMRIT |
07MANAMA469 | MEASURES TAKEN BY GOB TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Post received the following information May 17 under the cover of diplomatic note with reference number 1/100/231-91978 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bilateral Relations Directorate. 2. (SBU) Begin text of note: Update on the Measures Taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to Comba [...] | 2007-05-23 14:06:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD KCRM BA HUMRIT |
07MANAMA548 | BAHRAIN: 2007 TIP REPORT AND TIER 3 ACTION PLAN [...] (C) Poloff delivered the 2007 Trafficking-in-Persons Report and the Tier 3 short-term action plan for Bahrain (reftels) June 12 to MFA Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow Up and head of the Anti-Trafficking Task Force Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, who expressed hi [...] | 2007-06-13 13:41:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG BA HUMRIT |
07MANAMA745 | BAHRAIN: PROGRESS ON TIP SHORT-TERM ACTION PLAN [...] (SBU) The following describes actions by the GOB since the end of the reporting period for the 2007 TIP Report, including the 60-day period of the Short-Term Action Plan following Bahrain's placement on Tier 3. In addition to activities initiated entirely by the GOB, International Organizati [...] | 2007-08-02 11:11:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG HUMRIT BA |
07MANILA1033 | ICITAP TRAINING PAYING OFF [...] (U) Funded by State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, staff from the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) of the Department of Justice has been in place in Manila since August 2006. Initially with only one Senior Law Enforc [...] | 2007-03-30 08:44:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL EAID KCRM RP |
07MANILA1098 | PENDING MOTIONS IN LANCE CORPORAL SMITH'S APPEAL [...] (C) At the request of the Department of Foreign Affairs, new Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera and Assistant Solicitor General Amy Lazro-Javier on April 3 briefed Pol/C on the status of the legal case of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, whom the Makati City Regional Trial Court convicted in Dec [...] | 2007-04-04 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA1174 | APPEAL OF LANCE CORPORAL SMITH [...] (U) The Court of Appeals has "directed" LCpl Daniel Smith to submit his "appellant's brief" on the actual appeal of his criminal conviction within fifteen days. Beginning from the date of receipt by the defense counsel on April 4, this would make the brief due on April 19. At the same time, [...] | 2007-04-13 10:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA1201 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 04/17/2007 [...] (C) Upon the urgent advice of Embassy medical staff, Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith entered the Makati Medical Center on April 16. Doctors describe his condition as non-life threatening but painful, and want to keep him under observation for a second night. He likely will return to Chancery [...] | 2007-04-17 07:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA121 | MARINE CASE: NEXT LEGAL STEPS [...] (C) In a meeting with a III MEF representative on January 10, the defense counsel for Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith outlined the timeline for upcoming legal steps in the appeal of the December 4 rape conviction by the Makati Regional Trial Court: -- the Makati Regional Trial Court is now [...] | 2007-01-11 09:57:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA1223 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 04/18/2007 [...] (C) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith was discharged from the Makati Medical Center April 18, after being admitted for a non-life threatening condition April 16 (reftel),and has returned to Chancery grounds. Smith, who was escorted throughout the hospital visit by personnel from the RSO, Phili [...] | 2007-04-18 08:37:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA1276 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR FY [...] In response to the solicitation for anti-trafficking in persons project proposals from the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) (ref A),Embassy Manila received 22 proposals from both government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for consider [...] | 2007-04-20 06:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL RP |
07MANILA1369 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 04/30/2007 [...] (SBU) Following his discharge on April 26 from Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Metro Manila, Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith returned immediately to his quarters on the Chancery grounds. During his two-day hospitalization, he underwent surgery for a non-life threatening condition. Person [...] | 2007-04-30 07:47:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA15 | PRESIDENT ARROYO DEFENDS TRANSFER OF LCPL. SMITH [...] (C) Summary. Facing intense criticism, President Arroyo publicly defended the government's transfer of custody of Lance Corporal Smith as in the Philippines' strategic interest in its "alliance with the United States to fight terror and poverty." Media commentary roundly condemned the Presi [...] | 2007-01-03 09:35:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA157 | FORMER JUSTICE SECRETARY PEREZ FACES GRAFT, [...] (U) The Ombudsman, a body charged with investigating and prosecuting corruption by government officials, on January 8 filed graft, extortion, and falsification charges before the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court against ex-Justice Secretary Hernando Perez, a former aide of President Arroyo and [...] | 2007-01-12 07:35:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCRM KCOR RP |
07MANILA1642 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 05/18/2007 [...] (SBU) Attorneys for Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith confirmed on May 18 that they would submit Smith's appellate brief to the Court of Appeals before the May 19 deadline. The Philippine Solicitor General is aware of this development and had earlier indicated that her office will move to submit [...] | 2007-05-18 08:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA1839 | FIGHTING TRAFFICKING FROM MANILA TO ABIDJAN AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The collaborative efforts of international organizations, the Philippine NGO Visayan Forum Foundation (VFF),and the USG led to the rescue of four Filipino trafficking victims in Abidjan and their return to Manila earlier this year. This successful operation demonstrates the ab [...] | 2007-06-04 06:57:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM RP |
07MANILA1924 | FIGHTING TRAFFICKING FROM MANILA TO ABIDJAN AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The collaborative efforts of international organizations, the Philippine NGO Visayan Forum Foundation (VFF),and the USG led to the rescue of four Filipino trafficking victims in Abidjan and their return to Manila earlier this year. This successful operation demonstrates the ab [...] | 2007-06-08 00:50:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM RP |
07MANILA2115 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 06/25/2007 [...] (SBU) Legal update: The Philippine Solicitor General on June 17 filed a petition with the Court of Appeals for a 90-day extension in filing the government's appellate brief in the Daniel J. Smith case. The Solicitor General confirmed to Pol/C on June 22 that Court approval was virtually aut [...] | 2007-06-25 07:19:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA2349 | NEW STEPS AGAINST UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (U) Malacanang Palace announced on July 11 that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo had on July 3 signed a new Administrative Order (No. 181) -- effective immediately -- that mandates "cooperation and coordination" between prosecutors and police from the outset of a political or media killing [...] | 2007-07-12 02:27:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KCRM RP |
07MANILA239 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 01/19/07 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, back in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds since December 29, continues to be in good health and spirits. He continues to receive visits regularly from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers. 2. (U) Approximately 80 anti-VFA protesters calling themselves [...] | 2007-01-19 09:29:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA2405 | AMBASSADOR BREAKS GROUND ON TWO SHELTERS FOR [...] Summary. Ambassador joined NGO and government leaders in a July 11 groundbreaking ceremony for a new shelter for victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) at Manila's North Harbor, the largest port in the Philippines. The shelter will replace an earlier one built in 2001, and will be able to a [...] | 2007-07-18 07:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN RP |
07MANILA2409 | SUPREME COURT "SUMMIT" ON UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (SBU) Summary: Supreme Court Chief Justice Puno chaired a "summit" July 16-17 with approximately 250 government and NGO leaders to explore new options to combat the continuing unlawful killings. Speakers from Congress, academia, the legal community, law enforcement, the military, and NGOs pro [...] | 2007-07-18 09:07:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KCRM RP |
07MANILA2445 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 07/20/2007 [...] (SBU) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on the Chancery grounds and continues to receive regular visits from his Philippine pastors and lawyers. Smith's two brothers arrived on July 19 for a one-week visit. The brothers are staying at a local hotel and plan to visit Smith [...] | 2007-07-20 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA2459 | LATEST TIP CONVICTION [...] Summary: On July 20, a regional trial court in Cebu City convicted and sentenced two people to life imprisonment for trafficking in persons (TIP),the sixth conviction in the Philippines to result in a jail sentence and the first in Cebu. The judge also fined the defendants three million peso [...] | 2007-07-23 08:26:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID RP |
07MANILA3166 | CASE OF U.S. MARINE LCPL SMITH: CURRENT STATUS; [...] (C) SUMMARY. Appellate briefs have now been filed with the Court of Appeals in the case of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, who was convicted in December 2006 of raping a Filipino woman at Subic Bay. The Court of Appeals could issue a decision as early as January. Under the terms [...] | 2007-09-19 03:58:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA3247 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ ICITAP ACTING DIRECTOR [...] (U) Post welcomes the arrival of Acting Director R. Carr Trevillian, IV, USDOJ/ICITAP, to meet with Embassy officials, ICITAP Program Manager, and ICITAP Technical Advisors to review current projects of the ICITAP Philippines Law Enforcement Development Program from September 28 to October 4. [...] | 2007-09-26 00:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ABUD AMGT AFIN KCRM RP |
07MANILA3320 | AMBASSADOR AND MTV LAUNCH ANTI-TRAFFICKING AWARENESS [...] Summary: On September 25, Ambassador Kenney, a local pop star, USAID Director, and executives from MTV launched the Philippine portion of "EXIT"(End Exploitation and Trafficking),an MTV-produced campaign against trafficking in persons (TIP) in Asia. EXIT's first release was a 30-minute anti-t [...] | 2007-10-05 04:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KPAO KWMN KCRM RP |
07MANILA3615 | PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON M/V GOLDEN NORI PIRACY [...] (S) As relayed to Department via ref B telcon, poloff on November 2 delivered to the Department of Foreign Affairs reftel C points regarding the actions of U.S. naval vessels that responded to the Panamanian tanker M/V Golden Nori's call for assistance off the coast of Somalia. The DFA was u [...] | 2007-11-07 08:38:00 | Embassy Manila | SECRET | EWWT IMO KCRM PBTS PGOV PHSA PM PREL RP SO |
07MANILA38 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 01/05/07 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, back in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds since December 29 (reftel),is in good health and spirits and settling into a daily routine, including exercise. He is detained in the same quarters where he spent the last year. As before his conviction, represent [...] | 2007-01-05 10:18:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA393 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 02/02/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He receives regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. Four members of his family hope to visit in [...] | 2007-02-02 09:10:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA4015 | MARINE CASE UPDATE: APPEALS COURT DECISION NO [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on the Chancery grounds and continues to receive regular visits from his Philippine pastors and lawyers. He is in good physical condition and follows a daily exercise routine. 2. (SBU) Commander Gary Hoyt, a psychiatrist, and Ch [...] | 2007-12-21 09:41:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA458 | PROGRESS AGAINST POLITICAL KILLINGS [...] (SBU) Summary. Philippine police have succeeded in filing additional cases in politically-related killings, leading to at least four convictions and dismissals of two police officials. They continue to investigate a large number of other deaths of leftists and journalists claimed by various [...] | 2007-02-09 02:13:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA465 | NEAR PASSAGE OF MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] (U) Summary. Passage of long-awaited counterterrorism legislation moved closer to adoption with the approval on February 8 by a bicameral committee of an agreed-upon version. The lower House will have to vote on it when Congress resumes in June, and the President, who expressed delight at t [...] | 2007-02-09 08:30:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA467 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 02/09/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He receives regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. 2. (SBU) Department of Interior and Local [...] | 2007-02-09 09:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA468 | MELO COMMISSION CALLS FOR COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY [...] (C) Summary. The Melo Commission's report to President Arroyo emphasized the need to ensure command responsibility over errant military elements, and suggested some practical ways to do this. The Commissioners see their role as essentially over, with no additional budget or offices, apart [...] | 2007-02-09 09:25:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM MOPS RP |
07MANILA560 | CONGRESS PASSES MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] (U) In a special session called by President Arroyo, the House of Representatives on February 19 approved the bicameral conference version of the Human Security Act of 2007, major counter-terrorism legislation that gives the Philippine government greater ability to investigate and prosecute t [...] | 2007-02-20 09:23:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL KCRM RP |
07MANILA59 | MARINE CASEUPDATE 03/23/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains inU.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues t be in good health and spirits. He continues toreceive regular visits from his Philippine pastos and lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embssy grounds. 2. (SBU) Smith's parents arrived n Man [...] | 2007-03-23 09:21:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MANILA64 | MARINE CASE: NEW MOTION TO SUPREME COURT AND [...] (U) The private prosecutor in the case of Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith (refs) on January 8 filed a petition with the Philippine Supreme Court requesting that it "nullify" the Philippine government's December 29 transfer of Smith to U.S. custody and declare Article V paragraph 6 of the Visiti [...] | 2007-01-09 09:00:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR CASC KCRM RP |
07MANILA688 | PHILIPPINES -- SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Mission's seventh annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report follows below. The report covers the period from April 2006 to March 2007. Point of contact (POC) is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, FullertonTB@State.Gov, (632) 528-6300 x2350, fax (632) 523-1195. Rank of TIP action offic [...] | 2007-03-01 11:20:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB RP |
07MANILA752 | PRESIDENT ARROYO SIGNS LANDMARK COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (U) At a highly publicized ceremony featuring half the Cabinet, Congressional leaders, senior military and police officials, and the diplomatic corps at Malacanang Palace on March 6, President Arroyo signed the final version of the "Human Security Act of 2007," long-awaited counterterrorism [...] | 2007-03-08 08:11:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL PHUM KCRM RP |
07MANILA779 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 03/09/2007 [...] (U) Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith remains in U.S. custody on Chancery grounds and continues to be in good health and spirits. He continues to receive regular visits from his Philippine pastors and his lawyers, and is able to exercise on the Embassy grounds. 2. (SBU) Philippine governmen [...] | 2007-03-09 07:55:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
07MAPUTO1060 | INFLUENTIAL DEPUTY PREDICTS PUBLICATION [...] (U) Poloff met recently with Ossumane Aly Dauto, Chairman of the National AssemblyQs powerful Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, to encourage the Mozambican government (GRM) to pass a comprehensive anti-trafficking law, which would be the first of its kind in Southern Africa. After be [...] | 2007-09-04 06:50:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ |
07MAPUTO1110 | HOUSECLEANING IN ATTORNEY GENERAL'S [...] (U) In the past two weeks President Guebuza fired Attorney General Joaquim Madeira and all deputy attorneys general in what some observers are calling an unprecedented display of housecleaning. Included in the firings are the former and current heads of the Central Office for the Combat of Co [...] | 2007-09-14 06:08:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCOR KCRM PGOV PREL MZ |
07MAPUTO1287 | MOZAMBIQUE: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] Mozambique is a transit country for illegal drugs such as hashish, herbal cannabis, cocaine, and heroin consumed primarily in Europe, and for mandrax (methaqualone) consumed primarily in South Africa. Some illicit drug shipments passing through Mozambique may also find their way to the United [...] | 2007-11-06 09:45:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PREL PGOV SNAR MZ |
07MAPUTO1349 | MOZAMBIQUE: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (U) Since March 2007, the Government of Mozambique (GRM) has made some progress in combating trafficking in persons. The comprehensive anti-trafficking in persons bill drafted jointly by the GRM and civil society was approved by the Council of Ministers in August. The head of the committee re [...] | 2007-11-19 05:54:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN PGOV SMIG MZ |
07MAPUTO143 | REQUEST FOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MR. LEONEL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-31 12:46:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KCRM OTRA SMIG MZ |
07MAPUTO1475 | ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUCCESS STORY: FINAL REPORT ON [...] (SBU) From July 2006 to July 2007 post allocated $12,000 in FY05 ESF funds to help start Mozambique's first shelter for victims of trafficking in persons. The majority of funds were used to furnish an onsite office, pay salaries, procure water, food, and medicines, and provide transport to and [...] | 2007-12-17 15:48:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM MZ |
07MAPUTO207 | MOZAMBIQUE: Update on Actions to Counter Trafficking in [...] SUMMARY. The first few weeks of February were characterized by a flurry of government, NGO, and Embassy activity concerning trafficking in persons (TIP) in Mozambique. On February 6 the Norwegian Embassy hosted a TIP stakeholder forum for members of civil society, NGOs, media, donor representat [...] | 2007-02-20 12:42:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ |
07MAPUTO242 | MOZAMBIQUE: Update on Actions to Counter Trafficking in [...] SUMMARY. The first few weeks of February were characterized by a flurry of government, NGO, and Embassy activity concerning trafficking in persons (TIP) in Mozambique. On February 6 the Norwegian Embassy hosted a TIP stakeholder forum for members of civil society, NGOs, media, donor representat [...] | 2007-02-27 13:37:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ |
07MAPUTO243 | MOZAMBIQUE: 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) Mozambique is primarily a source country for men, women, and children trafficked to South Africa for forced labor and sexual exploitation. The use of forced and bonded child laborers is a common and increasing practice in rural areas, often with the complicity of family members. Women and [...] | 2007-02-27 14:11:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD ASEC PREF MZ |
07MAPUTO464 | MOZAMBIQUE: FY2007 ESF TIP PROJECT [...] Post proposes the following anti-trafficking in persons projects in response to reftel: A) Name of Applicant: Terre de Hommes Germany Southern Africa Coordinating Office B) Requested Funding: $558,180 C) Project Title: Combating Trafficking of Children in Southern Africa (Regional proje [...] | 2007-04-20 09:00:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB ASEC MZ |
07MAPUTO886 | TIP LEGISLATION FORWARDED TO NATIONAL [...] (SBU) On July 24, Mozambican Government (GRM) representative Luis Covane announced that the Council of Ministers approved draft legislation on trafficking in persons. Covane said that the GRM accelerated its action on this legislation to respond to developments in Mozambique and the Southern [...] | 2007-07-26 06:16:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ |
07MAPUTO949 | UPSURGE IN VIOLENT CRIME: POLITICAL QUAGMIRE FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Violent crime in metropolitan Maputo has increased significantly in recent weeks. Crime is a top domestic issue for the Guebuza government, and press coverage is increasingly critical of his administrationQs response to the wave. Interior Minister Jose Pacheco has publicly pro [...] | 2007-08-10 12:50:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PGOV KCRM MZ |
07MASERU147 | LESOTHO: 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] There is no known trafficking in persons in Lesotho that meets the term as defined in REFTEL. Per REFTEL instructions, post has answered the questions 27 - 30. Post's primary sources are Inspector Masoabi Thosa, Child and Gender Protection Unit, Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS); Se [...] | 2007-03-13 15:59:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF LT |
07MASERU203 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - [...] Post submits the following information on the three candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA),Customs Divsion and the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture. a) Name: Khetsi MAPOTA Gen [...] | 2007-04-03 13:35:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU217 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - [...] Post submits the following information on the three candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA),Customs Divsion and the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture. a) Name: Khetsi MAPOTA Gen [...] | 2007-04-10 06:22:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU219 | LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - WILDLIFE INVESTIGATION [...] Post submits the following three candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in ref B course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) Customs Division and from the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, and Culture. a) Name: Khetsi MAPOTA Gender: Male Da [...] | 2007-04-10 13:21:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU261 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE NOMINEES - [...] Post respectfully submits the following information to the Department for Human Rights vetting on the two candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (Customs Division) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of [...] | 2007-05-07 14:59:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU288 | LESOTHO CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - TRAIN THE TRAINER ON [...] Post submits the following information on the two candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in the "Train the Trainer on Fraudulent Documents" course (reftel C). The candidates are from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (Customs Division) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Imm [...] | 2007-05-21 15:20:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU297 | LESOTHO MAY 2007 ECONOMIC ROUNDUP: DIAMONDS, CORN, FISCAL [...] SUMMARY: - Analyst: Fiscal Policy and Tax Base Key in Lesotho; - Diamond Mining in Lesotho: Implications; - Money Laundering Task Force Meets in Maseru; and - Lesotho's Maize and Sorghum Harvest Fails. END SUMMARY. --------------------------------------------- --- [...] | 2007-05-22 15:34:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN PGOV EAGR KCRM EAID LT |
07MASERU302 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE NOMINEES - [...] Post respectfully submits the following information to the Department for Human Rights vetting on the three candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses (DCEO) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Serv [...] | 2007-05-24 12:01:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU329 | LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAND BORDER [...] Post submits the following information the two candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses (DCEO) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) Name: Refiloe RAMOHOLI Gender: Male [...] | 2007-06-06 12:28:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU383 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE NOMINEES - [...] Post submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on two candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. Both candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) Name: Tsietsi N. JANKI Gender: Male Date of birth: [...] | 2007-07-02 19:25:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU409 | LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - SMALL ARMS TRAFFICKING: [...] Post submits the following information on the two candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. Both candidates serve in the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) Name: Tsietsi N. JANKI Gender: Male Date of birth: January 14, 1969 Passport no.: RA644651 [...] | 2007-07-12 09:51:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR PHUM LT |
07MASERU495 | EMBASSY MASERU POINTS OF CONTACT FOR ILEA PROGRAM [...] Per reftel, the point of contact for the ILEA Program at Embassy Maseru is: Christopher Smith Public Diplomacy, Economic, and Political (PDEP) Officer Tel: +(266) 22312666 Fax: +(266) 22310116 Cell: +(266) 58883282 e-mail: SmithCM3@state.gov 2. Additional point of c [...] | 2007-08-16 17:08:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KCRM LT |
07MASERU530 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA NOMINEES - LEED 25; [...] Post submits the following personal information to the Department for human rights vetting on the seven (7) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course (October 8-November 16, 2007). All candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). A) LAST [...] | 2007-09-20 14:40:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU550 | LESOTHO: ILEA NOMINEES - LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE [...] Post submits the following information on the seven (7) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. All candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). A) LAST NAME: MOKHELE OTHER NAMES: MASECHABA MOSELANTJA RANK: [...] | 2007-10-01 12:35:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU590 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET NOMINEE LT. NTLELE [...] Post submits the following personal information to the Department for human rights vetting on a candidate from Lesotho nominated to participate in an IMET-funded military training program at Fort Huachuca, AZ, commencing on November 26. This candidate is a member of the Lesotho Defense Force [...] | 2007-10-31 05:32:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS LT |
07MASERU611 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET STUDENT [...] Post submits the following personal information to the Department for human rights vetting on the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) candidate who will pariticipate in the International Military Education Training (IMET) program on HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development Conference commenc [...] | 2007-11-23 06:22:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KCRM KJUS LT |
07MASERU621 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET STUDENT [...] Post submits the following personal information to the Department for human rights vetting on the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) candidate who will attend the Captains Career Adjutant General's course which is a component of the International Military Education Training (IMET) program. Training [...] | 2007-12-06 05:57:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KCRM KJUS LT |
07MASERU637 | LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA NOMINEES - FINANCIAL [...] Post submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the two (2) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. Both candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) LAST NAME: MOKULI OTHER NAMES: TS [...] | 2007-12-17 05:56:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MASERU91 | NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - PERSONNEL AND FACILITY SECURITY [...] Post submits the following information on the four candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. All candidates serve with the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) Name: Tlala PHATELA Gender: Male Date of birth: 15 November, 1964 Passport no. [...] | 2007-02-26 15:10:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT |
07MEXICO1196 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT- MEXICO (PA [...] (SBU) The mission's point of contact on the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Report is Poloff Walter R. Miller. He may be reached by telephone at (52) (55) 5080-2000, ext. 4806, or by fax at (52) (55) 5080-2247. Post requests that the names of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working wit [...] | 2007-03-08 22:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ELAB KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF SMIG |
07MEXICO1200 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT- MEXICO (PA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-08 22:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ELAB KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF SMIG |
07MEXICO1201 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT- MEXICO (PA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-08 22:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ELAB KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF SMIG |
07MEXICO160 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR VISIT OF TIP [...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Mark Taylor, Senior Coordinator for Reports in the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (GTIP) for travel to Mexico City and Ciudad Juarez from January 14-17, 2007. Purpose of the visit to Mexico is to hold consultations [...] | 2007-01-12 18:37:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN OTRA PHUM PREL MX |
07MEXICO172 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR JANE NADY SIGMON, [...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Jane Nady Sigmon, Senior Coordinator for International Programs in the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) for travel to Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Tapachula, Mexico City and Cancun from January 14-20, 2007. The pu [...] | 2007-01-12 22:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN OTRA PREL MX |
07MEXICO1922 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED REGARDING GOM PARTICIPATION IN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-18 23:00:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP MNUC ASEC ENRG KCRM PARM TRGY MX |
07MEXICO1996 | TIP PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM MEXICO FOR 2007 ESF AND [...] (U) Embassy Mexico City established a committee to review 14 project proposals from non-governmental organizations in Mexico requesting funding support from FY2007 INCLE and ESF appropriations. The following sections of the Embassy were represented on the committee: Political, Public Affairs, [...] | 2007-04-23 20:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG MX |
07MEXICO2113 | MEXICO'S LOWER HOUSE OF CONGRESS APPROVES [...] (SBU) On April 26, Mexico's lower house of Congress approved a bill criminalizing trafficking in persons (TIP) at the federal level, with 396 votes in favor and one abstention. This bill is a revised version of the one unanimously passed by the Mexican Senate in December 2005. Post's contact [...] | 2007-04-30 13:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ELAB KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG MX |
07MEXICO3176 | MEXICO COMMEMORATES WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR [...] SUMMARY: In commemoration of the UN/ILO,s World Day Against Child Labor, the Lower House of the Mexican Congress and the CROC labor union (the country,s third largest labor federation) organized a highly publicized press event to highlight the gravity of the problem of child labor in Mexico. [...] | 2007-06-18 20:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PHUM EAGR KWMN SOCI PINR KCRM MX |
07MEXICO3899 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN CONVENTION AGAINST [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-24 15:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KJUS PTER SNAR PG |
07MEXICO5243 | MEXICAN SENATORS PLANNING U.S. VISIT TO DISCUSS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Senior-level Mexican Senators are considering traveling to Washington for the purpose of meeting with their counterparts from the U.S. Congress. We understand President Calderon and PAN Party stalwarts in the Mexican Congress seek to use these trips to lay the groundwork for a [...] | 2007-10-01 12:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM MX PGOV PREL SNAR |
07MEXICO5395 | U.S. AND MEXICAN CONGRESSMEN SEEK COMMON GROUND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. CODEL Reyes met with representatives from Mexico's leading political parties October 8 to exchange views on enhanced USG/GOM security cooperation. Reyes understood the security package under consideration could come before the U.S. Congress within weeks but was ambivalent ab [...] | 2007-10-10 22:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM MASS MX |
07MEXICO5529 | CNDH DISCUSSES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO SEDENA [...] On October 18, Poloff met with Dr. Javier Moctezuma Barragan, Executive Secretary in The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) to discuss the organization's recommendations to Mexico's National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) and what steps SEDENA is taking to prevent human rights abuses from m [...] | 2007-10-19 21:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF PREL SMIG |
07MEXICO5891 | MEXICO: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Government of Mexico (GOM) has shown significant and substantive progress in addressing its deficiencies in combating trafficking in persons (TIP) since the release of the June 2007 TIP Report, in particular by enacting comprehensive federal anti-TIP legislation to criminal [...] | 2007-11-20 22:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KWMN MX PGOV PHUM PREL |
07MEXICO5964 | SENATE STAFFER, GOM AUTHORITIES SHARE VIEWS ON [...] (SBU) Summary. Carl Meacham, the Senior Advisor on Western Hemisphere Affairs to the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee briefed a wide array of GOM officials November 7 on the current political environment in Washington and what to expect from the legislative process in the U.S. as t [...] | 2007-11-29 17:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
07MEXICO6128 | MEXICAN AND U.S. SENATORS DISCUSS MIGRATION, [...] Summary. Mexican Senate President Santiago Creel extended a bipartisan U.S. delegation headed by Senator Harry Reid an official welcome on the floor of the Mexican Senate November 29. Afterwards, over a lunch hosted by Creel, the leaders of six of Mexico's seven political parties represente [...] | 2007-12-12 15:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ECON ETRD KCRM MX OVIP PGOV PHUM PREL |
07MEXICO6184 | PRESIDENT CALDERON SPEAKS TO ACHIEVEMENTS, [...] Summary. In a series of interviews commemorating his first year in office, President Calderon touted the creation of 800,000 jobs and singled out narco-trafficking as one of Mexico's biggest challenges. The U.S. was assuming greater responsibility on drugs but needed to do more to reduce de [...] | 2007-12-14 22:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR SMIG ECON EINV KDEM PINR |
07MEXICO6185 | MEXICO: ITQ,S DIFFERENT ON THE BORDER [...] Summary. Deputy PolCouns recently traveled to several destinations on the Mexican border with the U.S. as part of an orientation trip. The visit reaffirmed the perception that life in the north of Mexico and, in particular on the border with the U.S., is different from any other place in Me [...] | 2007-12-14 22:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR SMIG ECON EINV KDEM PINR |
07MEXICO6196 | CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE OVER JUSTICE REFORM MOVING [...] Summary. The Mexican Senate passed judicial reform legislation that would facilitate transition to an oral trial system, give law enforcement officials broader search and seizure authority, allow consensual monitoring of telephone calls, and give police more responsibility for conducting inv [...] | 2007-12-17 20:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM KJUS SNAR PHUM MX |
07MEXICO6219 | CONCERNS ABOUT SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES [...] Summary: Concerns about human rights abuses and threats to security posed by drug trafficking collide in Mexico's southern state of Guerrero where Poloff met with a wide range of Mexican congressional representatives, government officials, human rights activists, NGOs and other members of c [...] | 2007-12-19 12:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM SNAR ECON PINR MX |
07MEXICO6228 | SUBJECT: NARCO-KILLINGS CONTINUE [...] (SBU) Although estimates of the total number of organized crime-related killings in the first 11 months of 2007 vary between GOM sources and newspaper tallies -- ranging between approximately 2,200 to 3,200 -- Mexico has witnessed more of these types of killings this year, compared to an estima [...] | 2007-12-19 20:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PINR MASS MX |
07MINSK1003 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - December 07, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Activist Expelled From University (para. 2) - Lebedko Questions Prisoner Klimov's Health (para. 3) - Police Arrest Human Trafficker in Minsk (para. 4) - Loc [...] | 2007-12-07 15:31:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ECON ENRG KCRM BO |
07MINSK1025 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - December 14, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - GOB Registers Pro-Regime NGO Belaya Rus (para. 2) - GOB Adopts 2008-2010 Anti-TIP Program (para. 3) - Opposition Party Receives Warning (para. 4) - Signature Campaign [...] | 2007-12-14 16:20:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG KCRM BO |
07MINSK1060 | IOM BULLISH ON GOB TIP COOPERATION [...] (SBU) DCM, USAID, and poloffs met with Dejan Keserovic, Minsk Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM),to discuss GOB cooperation with the organization's anti-trafficking efforts. Keserovic expressed a generally favorable attitude towards the GOB and government [...] | 2007-12-28 13:22:00 | Embassy Minsk | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN BO |
07MINSK541 | USG Defends Belarus TIP Ranking Despite GOB Disappointment [...] (SBU) Following the release of the Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, Ambassador hosted a digital video conference with G/TIP Ambassador Mark Lagon for those involved in combating TIP in Belarus. The participants discussed Belarus' Tier 2 Watch List (T2WL) placement, steps the [...] | 2007-06-22 13:03:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN BO |
07MINSK673 | TIP ACTION PLAN DELIVERED - GOB RESPONDS [...] On July 31, Poloffs delivered reftel points to Oleg Anisimov, Counselor in the North American Division, and Andrei Taranda, Counselor in the Human Rights Division. Taranda promised to pass the information along to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for review, and offered a written commentary on [...] | 2007-08-01 13:23:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL BO |
07MINSK884 | BELARUS TIP STRATEGY PROPOSAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-10-18 12:48:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PREL KCRM UN AU BO |
07MINSK944 | INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT FOR BELARUS [...] This interim assessment (reftel) covers Belarus' continuing efforts against trafficking in persons (TIP) since April, 2007. GOB action on TIP has seen marked, if uneven, improvement in this period. The GOB has provided increased in-kind resources to TIP-related NGOs, and has improved relatio [...] | 2007-11-15 15:33:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN BO |
07MONROVIA491 | LIBERIA: UPDATE ON HIGH PROFILE CORRUPTION [...] (U) The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 24 on a motion filed by attorneys for former National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) Chairman Guyde Bryant arguing that Bryant cannot be tried for "economic sabotage" (See Reftel A) because he enjoys immunity under Article 61 of the C [...] | 2007-04-26 14:36:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM KJUS LI |
07MONTERREY377 | MONTERREY 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 22:44:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SN KCRM KCOR KHLS KJUS PGOV PINS MX |
07MONTERREY800 | TWO MONTH TRUCE HAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED NORTHERN BORDER DRUG [...] (C) SUMMARY. There has been a dramatic reduction in the level of drug violence in Nuevo Leon over the last two months, apparently resulting from a nationwide "truce" between the two primary drug cartels. The truce has been described in press reports, including detailed descriptions of the ne [...] | 2007-08-23 15:24:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR ASEC KCRM ECON ETRD PGOV MX |
07MONTERREY818 | MONTERREY 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 20:32:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM ASEC KCOR KHLS KJUS PINS CASC MX |
07MONTERREY828 | NEW 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 15:28:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC KCOR KHLS KJUS PHUM PINS PGOV MX |
07MONTERREY95 | MONTERREY 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 23:21:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM KCOR KHLS KJUS PINS PGOV MX |
07MONTEVIDEO735 | AMMUNITION TRANSFER FROM VENEZUELA RAISES [...] (S) Summary: The Uruguayan media has raised questions about the purpose and origin of a shipment of Venezuelan ammunition to Uruguay. The issue centers around an attempt by the Uruguayan Ambassador to Venezuela to have a UY naval vessel pick up two hundred kilograms of "materials" from Venezu [...] | 2007-08-09 17:53:00 | Embassy Montevideo | SECRET | PGOV PREL PARM PINS PTER KCRM UY |
07MONTEVIDEO956 | INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT [...] (U) Following (in reftel requested format) is Uruguay's 2007-08 INCSR Part I. 2. (SBU) URUGUAY I. Summary Uruguay is not a major narcotics producing country. However, current areas of concern include increased trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, heroin and increasing local consumpt [...] | 2007-11-06 17:42:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR EFIN KCRM KCOR UY |
07MOSCOW1770 | RUSSIA: MEETING WITH XXXXXXXXXXXX [...] (C) Summary: Emboffs met with XXXXXXXXXXXX. He described the new embezzlement and money laundering charges -- that Khodorkovskiy engaged in transfer pricing that harmed unwitting minority shareholders in Yukos' three production subsidiaries -- as a re-packaging of the charges in the first case. H [...] | 2007-04-18 07:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RS |
07MOSCOW2126 | RUSSIAN PARTICIPATION IN ITWG ANNUAL MEETING AND [...] (U) We delivered non-papers to Russian officials and entities encouraging participation in the annual meeting of the Nuclear Smuggling International Technical Working Group (ITWG) that will be held in Sweden, June 27-28, and an upcoming (date TBD) ITWG-sponsored round-robin exercise in the fiel [...] | 2007-05-08 14:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC ASEC ENRG KCRM PARM TRGY RS |
07MOSCOW3527 | LUGOVOY DISPUTE: RUSSIAN RESTRAINT FOR NOW [...] (C) Summary: The British decision to expel four Russian diplomats and take other diplomatic measures in response to Moscow's refusal to extradite Lugovoy in the Litvinenko murder case has elicited sharp commentary by Russian legislators and pundits. The official Russian reaction, by contras [...] | 2007-07-19 07:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCRM KNUC UK RS |
07MOSCOW4226 | SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN POLITKOVSKAYA CASE [...] (C) Summary: On August 27, Prosecutor General Yuriy Chayka announced that ten people had been arrested for participation in the October 2006 murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Chayka alleged that the murder was committed by an organized crime group, and claimed that a known but unnamed [...] | 2007-08-29 02:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KJUS KCRM PHUM RS |
07MOSCOW5387 | RUSSIAN DFM KISLYAK: IRAN, MD, CFE, BILATERAL, [...] (C) Summary : In a November 14 meeting (other topics septel),DFM Kislyak told the Ambassador that the postponed Solana-Jalili dialogue, potential Chinese FM visit to Tehran, and imminent IAEA report may have prompted Chinese cancellation of the November 19 P5 1 meeting. Kislyak expected l [...] | 2007-11-15 10:03:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PARM MARR EAIR KCRM KJUS RS |
07MOSCOW774 | RUSSIA: PROSECUTORS COMPLETE KHODORKOVSKIY [...] (C) Summary. On February 16, the Russian General Prosecutor's Office announced that it had completed the preliminary investigation in the new criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovskiy and Platon Lebedev (Reftel). The case file will now be turned over to the defendants and their lawyers for [...] | 2007-02-22 14:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KCRM KJUS PGOV PREL RS |
07MUNICH218 | BECKSTEIN LEADS BAVARIA'S GET-TOUGH APPROACH TO ISLAMIC [...] (SBU) Guenther Beckstein, Germany's longest-serving state Interior Minister and presumptive future Bavarian Minister President (REF A),has for years identified Islamic terrorism as the greatest risk to domestic security in Germany. According to Beckstein, about 50 people living in Bavaria ha [...] | 2007-04-11 09:34:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KISL GM |
07MUNICH325 | MUNICH G-8 JUSTICE AND INTERIOR MINISTERS MEETING [...] The below text is the concluding declaration from the G-8 Justice and Interior Ministers Meeting held in Munich May 23-25. The U.S. was represented at the meeting by Attorney General Gonzales and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Jackson. 2. Begin text: During our meeting in Munich on [...] | 2007-05-25 15:24:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KISL GM |
07MUNICH409 | ANSAR AL-ISLAM MEMBERS CONVICTED BY BAVARIAN COURT [...] (SBU) The Bavarian Supreme Court sentenced Ansar al-Islam member Farhad Kanabi Ahmad to five years and six months in prison on July 9 following the sentencing of Dieman Abdulkadir Izzat to three years and three months in prison on June 25. Prosecutors had asked for sentences of six years for [...] | 2007-07-11 07:54:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC ETTC PGOV PREL KCRM KISL KVPR GM |
07MUNICH646 | PROPOSED BAVARIAN ISLAMIC ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS [...] (C) A controversial proposal for an Islamic academy in Munich illustrates some of the challenges of balancing integration and security concerns in a conservative German state. The academy, to be funded by the UAE, would be a first-of-its-kind proposal by IVLP grantee Imam Benjamin Idriz of t [...] | 2007-12-18 11:18:00 | Consulate Munich | CONFIDENTIAL | GE KCRM KISL PGOV PREL PTER SOCI |
07MUSCAT1004 | FOREIGN WORKERS ENGAGE IN VIOLENT PROTEST [...] (C) Summary: Low-skilled workers from India and Nepal employed by a Muscat-area cleaning company recently protested over alleged contract violations and poor living conditions in the company-owned and operated housing compound. The workers created a disturbance, and Omani security forces repo [...] | 2007-10-31 08:02:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU |
07MUSCAT1046 | WORKERS INVOLVED IN LABOR PROTEST DEPORTED [...] (C) Three weeks after a reportedly violent demonstration by 500-600 Indian and Nepalese workers of the al-Nebha cleaning company against alleged contract violations and poor living conditions (reftel),contacts report that there have been no further protests and that the situation at the comp [...] | 2007-11-14 11:13:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB MU |
07MUSCAT1116 | OMANIS HIRING MAIDS FROM THE UAE: FOLLOW-UP AND [...] (C) Summary: Contacts in the embassies of labor-exporting countries report that some recruitment agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue to force women who have run away from their Emerati sponsors to accept employment in Oman. Omani sponsors hire the women in the UAE and transport [...] | 2007-12-12 07:31:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU |
07MUSCAT193 | OMAN PREPARING TO DRAFT ANTI-TIP LEGISLATION [...] (C) The Ambassador and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi had a frank discussion on February 21 about trafficking in persons (TIP) and Oman's lack of progress in addressing the USG's TIP concerns. The Ambassador informed the Under Secretary that the Embass [...] | 2007-02-27 07:48:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU |
07MUSCAT206 | CORRECTED COPY - OMANIS HIRING MAIDS FROM THE UAE: PROBABLY [...] (C) Summary: Embassy contacts report that Omanis are hiring domestic employees from recruitment agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and bringing them across the border into Oman. The practice of hiring maids from a third-country allegedly is legal, but a number of women who claim to h [...] | 2007-03-03 08:23:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU |
07MUSCAT219 | SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: OMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Oman is beginning to display the political will to recognize and prevent trafficking in persons (TIP). There is no available data to accurately assess the size of the problem in Oman, but there are a number of populations in Oman at risk of being victims of trafficking. Since la [...] | 2007-03-06 08:09:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB MU |
07MUSCAT298 | MINISTER OF MANPOWER OUTLINES ANTI-TIP ACTIONS; [...] (U) This message contains an Action Request (see paragraph 8). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) During a meeting in early March with the Ambassador, Minister of Manpower Juma bin ali al-Juma shared elements of his Ministry's initial plans to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). In ad [...] | 2007-03-25 11:31:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU |
07MUSCAT375 | MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW [...] (C) At an April 15 meeting at the Ministry, the Ambassador pressed Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohammad al Alawi, for information about Oman's proposed anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) legislation and a date when a law could be expected. The Minister stated that his Ministry has begun work on [...] | 2007-04-17 12:59:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU |
07MUSCAT651 | SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM CONTRIBUTES TO TRAFFICKING, [...] (SBU) Summary: Contacts claim that the sponsorship system of recruiting and hiring low-skilled and domestic foreign workers contributes to trafficking in persons (TIP) in Oman. The system establishes conditions conducive to exploitation by making many workers dependent on their sponsors for the [...] | 2007-06-26 12:59:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU |
07MUSCAT778 | OMAN PROGRESS REPORT ON ANTI-TIP EFFORTS [...] (SBU) Since being designated by the Department as a "Tier 3" country in the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report, the Omani government has drafted, with the assistance of a prominent U.S.-based expert, an anti-TIP law that both criminalizes the trafficking of individuals and establishes a nation [...] | 2007-08-13 10:15:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB MU |
07MUSCAT822 | TIP GETS NEGATIVE PRESS COVERAGE; GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary: Throughout the summer, Oman's press has given negative coverage to the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report and Oman's Tier 3 designation, with multiple articles questioning the report's credibility and U.S. motives. Nevertheless, the government continues to make progress on [...] | 2007-08-29 09:44:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU |
07MUSCAT879 | LABOR SENDING COUNTRIES DISCUSS TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent luncheon hosted by the Ambassador, chiefs of mission (COM) from trafficking source country embassies in Oman asked for U.S. assistance in pushing the Omani government to improve conditions for foreign workers by: enforcing existing labor and immigration laws; ins [...] | 2007-09-12 12:13:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU |
07MUSCAT920 | GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ASSURE AMBASSADOR LAGON OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Mark Lagon, Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP),visited Muscat on September 22 to engage Omanis on trafficking and encourage the government to execute measures in the USG's anti-TIP action plan for Oman. Top officials in the Roy [...] | 2007-09-29 07:28:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU |
07NAIROBI1015 | AML BILL TO BE TOP GOK PRIORITY IN MARCH [...] (SBU) Summary: Kenya Anti-Money Laundering Task Force (AMLTF) officials say they adopted many of USDOJ's suggested amendments to the anti-money laundering bill, including the critical definition of criminal offense, and that the bill will be one of the Government of Kenya's top priorities in th [...] | 2007-03-02 11:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI1026 | Kenya: New Central Bank Governor Appointed [...] (SBU) Summary: Kenya has appointed a new Central Bank Governor, academic Njuguna Ndung'u. The 48-year old economic professor appears to have the credentials to run the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) effectively, and also has a reputation for integrity. That said, in an election year, he may face [...] | 2007-03-05 07:41:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI1027 | Trafficking in Persons Donor Working Group a Success [...] Summary: The Donor Working Group on Trafficking in Persons and Child Protection, established by the U.S. Embassy, UNICEF and the IOM, has greatly enhanced coordination within the donor and diplomatic community in assisting Kenyan government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop [...] | 2007-03-05 07:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB GTIP KCRM ECON PHUM PGOV KE |
07NAIROBI1136 | KENYA SUBMISSION FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL [...] (U) The following is Embassy Nairobi's submission for the Department's annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP). Information is keyed to the format provided in reftel. 2. (SBU) STATUS AND EXTENT OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN KENYA I. Overview A. Origin, Transit, and Destination Origin [...] | 2007-03-09 10:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF KE |
07NAIROBI1185 | Charterhouse Bank Winding Down [...] (SBU) Summary: The Appeals Court rejected Charterhouse Bank's appeal of High Court rulings supporting the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK),which will next advise the Minister of Finance to finalize his Ministry's refusal to renew Charterhouse's license. Charterhouse Bank may still try to appeal to [...] | 2007-03-14 11:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI1389 | QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI (CORRECTED COPY) [...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref G reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...] | 2007-03-28 07:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI1416 | AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR WAR CRIMES URGES KENYA TO [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson met privately with GOK Ministers to push for Felicien Kabuga's apprehension and also met with various Chiefs of Mission to discuss further cooperative strategies on the issue. It is widely believed that Kabuga, ICTR fugi [...] | 2007-03-29 09:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM RW KE |
07NAIROBI1775 | Kenya: TIP Project Proposal Solicitation For G/Tip-Managed [...] Kenya is a tier two watch list country because it is a source, destination and transit country for trafficking in persons (TIP). The GOK is making efforts to address most aspects of TIP, but suffers from resource constraints, both financial and human. It therefore relies heavily on internation [...] | 2007-04-20 09:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KE |
07NAIROBI1926 | MICHUKI LAUDS VISIT TO U.S., RELEASES JOINT [...] (SBU) On Thursday May 3, Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security John Michuki called Ambassador to express his appreciation for his Qhighly constructiveQ visit to Washington. He said that he particularly appreciated the high level at which he was received. He to [...] | 2007-05-04 07:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI1951 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICITAP DEPUTY [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes RAYMOND RIVERA and MARK MOGLE. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control [...] | 2007-05-07 14:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ASEC SNAR KE |
07NAIROBI2073 | RESPONSE TO INL MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT - DELEGATED [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-16 06:16:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM SNAR KE |
07NAIROBI219 | KIBAKI SIGNS BILLS THAT MAY SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH [...] (SBU) Summary: On New Year's Eve 2006, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signed into law 11 more bills, including important laws with important implications for the financial and energy sectors. This tally adds to several economic development-related bills passed earlier in the parliamentary year a [...] | 2007-01-12 08:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV EINV ENRG EFIN KCRM EPET KCOR KE |
07NAIROBI2238 | MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FROM MUNGIKI-LAND: "I'M [...] (C) Summary: Member of Parliament Elias Mbau recounts his own intimidation by the Mungiki in his constituency. He frankly admits that he was forced to change his tune after initially publicly opposing the criminal organization. He also confirms reports that the Mungiki have supporters in gov [...] | 2007-05-25 09:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC KCRM KDEM KE PGOV PINR PREL PTER |
07NAIROBI2307 | FPU NAIROBI: FRAUD, FRAUD, EVERYWHERE [...] Summary: Nairobi's Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) sees a wide variety of NIV, IV, and ACS fraud on a daily basis. May 15, 2007 proved to be an excellent example of the depth and breadth of fraud encountered over and beyond the normal workload, and is illustrative of a day in the life of our FPU [...] | 2007-06-04 12:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI2525 | MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KIBAKI [...] (SBU) Summary: During a June 9 meeting, the Ambassador discussed with President Kibaki the expanding bilateral partnership, the problem of insecurity, governance issues, the elections set for later this year, and regional issues (Somalia and Sudan). Kibaki emphasized his desire to work closel [...] | 2007-06-18 12:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR EFIN KCRM KE PINR PREL PTER SO SU |
07NAIROBI2567 | Trafficking in Persons: Ambassador?s Trip [...] Summary. See para 8 for action request. The combination of the Ambassador?s visit to the Kenyan coast, the rollout of the GTIP annual report, and celebrations of the Day of the African Child cast a spotlight on the problems of trafficking and sex tourism in Kenya. As a result of the Ambassad [...] | 2007-06-20 14:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG PREL PGOV KE |
07NAIROBI2575 | Ambassador's Visit to the Kenyan Coast [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-21 10:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KE PGOV KCRM KWMN SNAR PHUM PTER |
07NAIROBI2754 | CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA GOVERNOR REPUTEDLY UNDER [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. For USG use only. 2. (SBU) Summary: Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Bank Supervision Director Gerald Arita Nyaoma suggested to Economic Specialist on June 29 that he fears that President Mwai Kibaki and the State House are a [...] | 2007-07-05 13:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PGOV EINV KCOR KCRM PINR KE |
07NAIROBI2771 | QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI [...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref I reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...] | 2007-07-06 06:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI2974 | KENYA POLICE: REFORMS APLENTY, BUT PERFORMANCE LAGS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Kibaki administration has implemented significant reforms of the Kenya Police Service and greatly increased its resources. The worst police abuses of the Moi-era have been eradicated. However, reforms and increased resources have not yet yielded a dramatic rise in police [...] | 2007-07-19 12:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASIG KCRM KE PREL PTER |
07NAIROBI3100 | Kenya Will Allow Somalia Flights, But Via Wajir Only [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Kenya (GOK) announced that, effective August 1, it would end its suspension of flights to/from Somalia, but that all flights from Somalia must stop first at Wajir Airport for immigration, customs and security processing before proceeding to their final Kenyan de [...] | 2007-07-30 11:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PTER KCRM ECON ETRD KE |
07NAIROBI3118 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: KENYA ESTABLISHES NATIONAL STEERING [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Kenya (GOK) is increasing its efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) following a pivotal June 25 meeting of the National Steering Committee to Combat Human Trafficking. The Committee selected a task force of GOK agencies, NGOs and UN agencies to draft a [...] | 2007-07-31 11:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KCRM ECON KE |
07NAIROBI3231 | Kenya: Update on Charterhouse Money Laundering Scandal [...] (C) Summary: The massive money laundering and tax evasion scandal involving Kenya's Charterhouse Bank remains stuck in legal limbo, but the momentum is with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK),which is seeking to liquidate the bank once and for all. But doing so will be tricky in light of a seri [...] | 2007-08-10 09:16:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOR KCRM PREF ECON EFIN KE |
07NAIROBI3251 | COURT RULES FATHER KAISER'S DEATH HOMICIDE [...] (SBU) Summary: The recent finding by a Kenyan court that the death in 2000 of an American priest, Father John Kaiser, was a result of homicide has stirred renewed interest in the case due to his prominence as a human rights activist and vocal opponent of the former Kenyan government. The Cour [...] | 2007-08-13 11:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCRM CASC KE |
07NAIROBI3738 | 17 SEPTEMBER 2007 NAIROBI WALK-IN REPORTS URANIUM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 17 September 2007, at approximately 1300, an individual visited Embassy Nairobi claiming to have information of a security nature and provided a photo of an alleged "container of uranium stolen from Germany or Belgium". Reporting Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) co [...] | 2007-09-21 07:24:00 | Embassy Nairobi | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC KCRM KE KNNP MNUC PARM PTER |
07NAIROBI3958 | Pace of Anti-Trafficking Activities Quickens in Kenya [...] (U) Summary: The pace of anti-trafficking activities in Kenya quickened in the last week of September, with the first Africa-Wide Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, the regular meeting of the National anti-TIP Steering Committee, a briefing for 15 new Kenyan Ambassadors on TIP and victim assista [...] | 2007-10-04 14:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB GTIP KCRM PHUM PGOV KE |
07NAIROBI4045 | QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI [...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref J reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...] | 2007-10-11 11:55:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI4050 | QUARTERLY FRAUD SUMMARY - NAIROBI [...] (U) Summary. The following report replies to Ref J reinstitution of the quarterly fraud report covering the current condition of consular fraud in Kenya, with specific reference to fraud trends in non-immigrant visa, immigrant visa, and diversity visa applications as well as cases of American [...] | 2007-10-11 11:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM KE |
07NAIROBI4120 | NAIROBI TRANSPORT BOSS ON CRIME, CORRUPTION & [...] (C) Summary: The Chairman of Nairobi's private transportation association describes how the city's criminal organizations and police feed off the cash-rich sector. He also expresses concerns about a possible Raila Odinga presidency and mild support for Kibaki remaining in office. End Summary [...] | 2007-10-17 12:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | ASUP KCRM KE PGOV PHUM PINR |
07NAIROBI4178 | Kenya: NGO Board Offers Prize to Encourage Best Practices [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 17, Kenya's NGO Coordination Board (NGO Board) and the NGO Resource Alliance of the UK launched their new "NGO of the Year" awards to be presented in July 2008 to NGOs that demonstrate competence and integrity with their service recipients and their donors. Separately [...] | 2007-10-23 10:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID PHUM PGOV KCRM EFIN KTFN KCOR KE |
07NAIROBI4416 | KENYA TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (SBU) In response to ref A, the situation in Kenya regarding cash smuggling has not improved or changed from that described in ref B. The 2007 INCSR text remains accurate: Kenya has little in the way of cross-border currency controls. GOK regulations require that any amount of cash above $5,000 [...] | 2007-11-09 08:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER KE |
07NAIROBI4569 | NAIROBI WALK-IN REPORTS URANIUM INFORMATION - [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 06 November 2007, at approximately 1100, Assistant Regional Security Officer/Investigator (ARSOI) and Post officials coordinated a follow-up interview of Subject detailed in RefTel to answer additional questions regarding the alleged "container of uranium" for sale. Reportin [...] | 2007-11-27 10:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC KCRM KE KNNP MNUC PARM PTER |
07NAIROBI4630 | LOOKING FOR MR. KABUGA: POSSIBLE SIGNS OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Chief Prosecutor Jallow of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) met on 29 November with Kenyan Foreign Minister Tuju. FM Tuju promised Jallow that he would press for the Kenyan government to increase its cooperation with the ICTR's efforts to find and apprehen [...] | 2007-12-03 07:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KE PGOV PHUM PREL |
07NAIROBI588 | ACTION REQUEST: IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Increased violent crime over the past several months -- highlighted by the January 27 killing of two American Mission family members in a carjacking -- has heightened my concern about the Government of Kenya's ability to adequately respond to both criminal and [...] | 2007-02-05 11:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC PINS KCRM PTER KE |
07NAIROBI875 | Kenya Terrorist Finance: Illicit Cash Couriers [...] (SBU) Summary: Kenyan officials share USG concern over cash couriers and money laundering, partly because of cash smuggling over the Somali border. Kenya's draft anti-money laundering (AML) bill contains provisions requiring declaration of monetary instruments over USD 5,000, criminalizes will [...] | 2007-02-23 10:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER KCRM KE |