Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
License needed for work use Register

Search

 

Cablegate: Leahy Vetting Response: Managua 154

VZCZCXYZ0016
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHC #0914 0341613
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P R 031607Z FEB 10
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO RUEHMU/AMEMBASSY MANAGUA PRIORITY 0596
INFO RHMFISS/HQ USSOUTHCOM MIAMI FL

UNCLAS STATE 010914

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MASS MOPS PHUM PINR NU
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE: MANAGUA 154

REF: MANAGUA 154

1. (SBU) As of February 2, 2010, the Department of State
possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human
rights by the individual listed.

Unit: Nicaraguan Army

Treminio Ruiz, Santos Uriel; Lt. Col.; 05 March 1965


2. (SBU) Post is therefore authorized to provide the
following statement to unified command: "Embassy verifies
that, as of February 2, 2010, the Department of State
possesses no credible information of gross violations of
human rights by the individuals or units listed. If at any
time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding
incidents that could be deemed to be credible information of
gross violation of human rights by any personnel involved in
this training, Embassy should so inform the Department.
CLINTON

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
World Headlines

 
UN News: Aid Access Is Key Priority

Among the key issues facing diplomats is securing the release of a reported 199 Israeli hostages, seized during the Hamas raid. “History is watching,” says Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths. “This war was started by taking those hostages. Of course, there's a history between Palestinian people and the Israeli people, and I'm not denying any of that. But that act alone lit a fire, which can only be put out with the release of those hostages.” More

Save The Children: Four Earthquakes In a Week Leave Thousands Homeless

Families in western Afghanistan are reeling after a fourth earthquake hit Herat Province, crumbling buildings and forcing people to flee once again, with thousands now living in tents exposed to fierce winds and dust storms. The latest 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit 30 km outside of Herat on Sunday, shattering communities still reeling from strong and shallow aftershocks. More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.