Mol Roeup removed from US comprehensive course on security challenges associated with terrorism: Wikileaks

Reference ID: 09PHNOMPENH529

Created: 2009-07-29 08:06

Released: 2011-08-30 01:44

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Origin: Embassy Phnom Penh

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DEPARTMENT FOR PM-HDP, DRL, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP AND S/GHD

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL MOPS PHUM MARR MASS CB

SUBJECT: RETRACTION OF VETTING REQUEST FOR MOL ROEUP TO ATTEND THE

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE ON SECURITY CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH

TERRORISM IN SOUTH EAST ASIA AUGUST 17-21, 2009 IN PHNOM PENH,

CAMBODIA

REF: PHNOM PENH 512

¶1. This is an action cable.

¶2. Post retracts the request for human rights vetting pursuant to

the Leahy Amendment for the below-listed individual as a candidate

to attend the Comprehensive Course on Security Challenges Associated

with Terrorism in South East Asia August 17-21, 2009 in Phnom Penh,

Cambodia (Reftel).

NAME: Mol, Roeup (Male)

DPOB: September 25, 1951; Phnom Penh

POSITION: Director of Cambodian Intelligence and Research

RANK: Lieutenant General

DEPT/UNIT: High Command Headquarters

¶3. Action request: Please terminate the vetting request (Reftel)

submitted to the Department for the above-named individual. Please

continue the vetting request for the second named individual, Chhay

Sinarith.

¶4. Post regrets the error and will liaise with the requesting office

to determine if an appropriate alternate can be identified.

¶5. Point of contacts for Amembassy Phnom Penh are Jenae Johnson at

Johnsonjd3@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-118, or Major Wayne Turnbull

at turnbullpw@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-219.

RODLEY

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KI-Media Note: A "Leahy Amendment" designates an element of a foreign government who fails to comply with human rights standards.

A "Leahy Amendment" is a provision in an authorization act (such as an annual Foreign Operations Authorization Act, or an annual National Defense Authorization Act) either limiting support to foreign countries or certain elements of a foreign government (such as a particular military unit) for failure to comply with human rights standards. Leahy Amendments are commonly attached to security assistance and defense authorizations. (Source: Opslaw.com)