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Cablegate: Human Rights Vetting for Imht Course

VZCZCXYZ0012
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHLGB #0495 2061144
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 241144Z JUL 08
FM AMEMBASSY KIGALI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5469
INFO RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC

UNCLAS KIGALI 000495

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

DEPT FOR AF/C, DRL/PHD, PM/RSAT AND L/PM

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MASS PREL RW
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMHT COURSE

1. (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 2.

2. (SBU) Per Leahy Amendment human rights vetting
requirements, please screen the following individuals
scheduled to attend IMHT course entitled "International
Military HIV/AIDS Training - IMHT"

Last Name First Name Rank DOB
--------- ---------- ---- ---
Nyamwasa Dr. Daniel Major October 1, 1960
Kalisa Ernest Major October 13, 1961
Rugomwa Dr. Aimable Lt. February 2, 1976

Date(s) of Training: August 25, 2008

3. (SBU) Post has discovered no derogatory information on
the nominees from its own files or reputable sources.

4. (U) Post point of contact is intern Emily Narkis.

SIM

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