Showing posts with label government. Show all posts
Showing posts with label government. Show all posts
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
Monday, November 28, 2016
99 Brasilia 02800: Brazilian Government Gives in to Nation-Wide Truck Strike*
* Note: Due to operator error, this cable begins a series filling in gaps in cables previously posted here. This cables follows 99 Brasilia 02777.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
99 Brasilia 02633: Biographic Material on New Main Cabinet Members
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Journal Entries for July 11-15, 2004: The Life of a Diplomat
July
11:
Just back from
UK poolside party. Took NYRB and New Yorker writer Samantha
Power there. Spend a few hours chatting with her during the
day. Hopefully won't actually see my name in print. Spent two
hours also with Mubarak [Al Mahdi] and [Foreign Minister] Mustapha.
July
12: Went on Hash
today. It was a very pleasant walk through rural Khartoum to
the Blue Nile. I promised the UK ambassador's two sons that I'd
do it. Two bright lads, 13 and almost 17. Was otherwise
busy with meeting another tribal chief, etc. Spoke to the
Minister this evening about freeing political detainees.
July
15: Just attended the
first “JIM” (Joint Information Meeting). Four hours (8pm-midnight) that was mostly surreal.
The only new GOS information was unbelievable -- about 100,000
voluntary refugee returnees and another 158,000 IDP returnees.
Otherwise, challenges to us to present specific info on what we said
about continued insecurity, continued jinjaweed activity and
government attacks. As far as GOS sees it, they are taking actions
-- more police, arrests -- and Darfur is getting more secure. Says can't
disarm all jinjaweed right away while rebels are still attacking.
Friday, March 4, 2016
04 Khartoum 0550: GOS Announces Suspension of Permits for Darfur & Other Meansures
Per the previous entry (also see note below):
Note: Behind this cable and the Embassy effort to bring the Sudanese government into a peace process on Darfur was also my effort to convince Washington to agree to providing support from the US military (in the form of logistics) for the African Union (AU) monitoring effort to be put together. The US regional command in Djibouti (the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, CJTF-HOA) was eager. But in Washington, the Departments of State and Defense plus the NSC were opposed. They didn't want to see any US boots on the ground in Sudan. I argued that the investment could be modest but the impact great. The Sudanese government would take the AU effort much more seriously if the US were supporting it and the AU certainly needed logistic support to be at all effective. The difference of opinion over Darfur (plus the enmity of USAID political appointees who saw Darfur as a side issue or one to use against the government) played a large part in Washington's decision not to allow me to extend for a second year.
Note: Behind this cable and the Embassy effort to bring the Sudanese government into a peace process on Darfur was also my effort to convince Washington to agree to providing support from the US military (in the form of logistics) for the African Union (AU) monitoring effort to be put together. The US regional command in Djibouti (the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, CJTF-HOA) was eager. But in Washington, the Departments of State and Defense plus the NSC were opposed. They didn't want to see any US boots on the ground in Sudan. I argued that the investment could be modest but the impact great. The Sudanese government would take the AU effort much more seriously if the US were supporting it and the AU certainly needed logistic support to be at all effective. The difference of opinion over Darfur (plus the enmity of USAID political appointees who saw Darfur as a side issue or one to use against the government) played a large part in Washington's decision not to allow me to extend for a second year.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
From the Embassy Arabic Press Review for 05/13/2004
AL SAHAFA:
GALLUCCI: WE DO NOT LINK DARFUR TO IGAD AND WE FAVOR UNITED SUDAN
While the favor of speculations are rising on date of signing the peace agreement between the government and the SPLM, Dr. Gerard Gallucci, US Charge asserted this week will witness the signing of the agreement on the three conflict areas and the power sharing issues.
Gallucci was addressing a small group of press corps at the American Embassy premises yesterday. He added mid June will witness the signing ceremony in Nairobi.
Gallucci, who was talking confidently about the future of the peaceful process between the government and the SPLM, seemed committed to continue on line of constructive dealing with the “fundamentalists at the Republican Palace”. He said they have started since a time ago to enter into work relationship with them.
He added the US Administration will start complete normalization of relations with the Government of Sudan as soon as a peace agreement is reached and the phase of arranging for final comprehensive cease-fire. He was reserved at linking the IGAD-sponsored peace process to Darfur.
He affirmed the vision of the EU and the US Administration is identical in this regard.
Gallucci linked lift of the US sanctions from the Sudanese government to three issues: cooperation in the so-called international counter terrorism issue, reaching a peace agreement through IGAD and achieving more comprehensive progress in the human rights issue.
While he noticed that the government is achieving progress in human rights issue, he added his Administration is waiting for lift of the state of emergency upon signing the peace agreement- according to President El Bashir’s promise.
Gallucci affirmed that most of the American aid will go to south Sudan after peace. He affirmed his government’s sympathy with south Sudan because the Americans sympathize with the weak!!
He was keen to affirm the challenges to maintain unity of Sudan- the United States and Egypt’s option. The Charge held the north Sudan the major responsibility in maintaining it.
The US Charge admitted that going far in sanctions against the government of Sudan would turn them into sanctions against the Sudanese people. He added if the peace agreement was signed next month, lift of sanctions will be before this year.
He revealed that his discussed with Sudanese businessmen resumption of commercial relations with his country and establishing Sudanese-US business council.
Gallucci seemed pragmatic toward dealing with the current situation data; he called for review of the total positive achievements realized through policy of constructive dealing with the Sudanese government; he committed that both, the government and the SPLM, will choose their allies to participate in the rule structure. He said that he encourages the Umma and DUP to work to speak through one voice. He blamed them for talking about figures and more disconnected.
Moreover, Petterson, USAID Administrative Assistance for Health declared a five-year plan- worth $5 millions US Dollars- to improve the health situation in south Sudan.
The State Department Population Refugees and Immigration Office allocated an additional $433 thousand US Dollar to International Rescue Committee to meet the Sudanese refugees needs in Chad.
Last week, the USAID started the first air relief dropping in Darfur within the context of four airdropping operations program.
WASHINGTON SEEKS TO PULL OUT MILLINGTON FROM NAIVASHA
Close sources to the ongoing negotiations in Kenya declared that Washington decided to withdraw its official of the Sudanese peace negotiations in Nairobi, Jeff Millington due to the wrong reports he has been sending to the US Administration in Washington.
The sources added that the IGAD Secretariat and the two negotiations parties- the SPLM in particular- have been resentful toward Millington’s inaccurate performance.
They added that Washington has depended in many of its resolutions regarding the peace negotiations on these inaccurate reports- including President Bush’s report before the Congress on April 21.
“Al Sahafa” learned that Michael Ranneberger, US officer for the peace issue in the State Department arrived in Naivasha yesterday.
Kalinzo Masioka, Kenyan Foreign Minister and Charles Snyder are currently visiting the negotiations venue to be acquainted with the obstacles impeding the two negotiation parties.
GALLUCCI: WE DO NOT LINK DARFUR TO IGAD AND WE FAVOR UNITED SUDAN
While the favor of speculations are rising on date of signing the peace agreement between the government and the SPLM, Dr. Gerard Gallucci, US Charge asserted this week will witness the signing of the agreement on the three conflict areas and the power sharing issues.
Gallucci was addressing a small group of press corps at the American Embassy premises yesterday. He added mid June will witness the signing ceremony in Nairobi.
Gallucci, who was talking confidently about the future of the peaceful process between the government and the SPLM, seemed committed to continue on line of constructive dealing with the “fundamentalists at the Republican Palace”. He said they have started since a time ago to enter into work relationship with them.
He added the US Administration will start complete normalization of relations with the Government of Sudan as soon as a peace agreement is reached and the phase of arranging for final comprehensive cease-fire. He was reserved at linking the IGAD-sponsored peace process to Darfur.
He affirmed the vision of the EU and the US Administration is identical in this regard.
Gallucci linked lift of the US sanctions from the Sudanese government to three issues: cooperation in the so-called international counter terrorism issue, reaching a peace agreement through IGAD and achieving more comprehensive progress in the human rights issue.
While he noticed that the government is achieving progress in human rights issue, he added his Administration is waiting for lift of the state of emergency upon signing the peace agreement- according to President El Bashir’s promise.
Gallucci affirmed that most of the American aid will go to south Sudan after peace. He affirmed his government’s sympathy with south Sudan because the Americans sympathize with the weak!!
He was keen to affirm the challenges to maintain unity of Sudan- the United States and Egypt’s option. The Charge held the north Sudan the major responsibility in maintaining it.
The US Charge admitted that going far in sanctions against the government of Sudan would turn them into sanctions against the Sudanese people. He added if the peace agreement was signed next month, lift of sanctions will be before this year.
He revealed that his discussed with Sudanese businessmen resumption of commercial relations with his country and establishing Sudanese-US business council.
Gallucci seemed pragmatic toward dealing with the current situation data; he called for review of the total positive achievements realized through policy of constructive dealing with the Sudanese government; he committed that both, the government and the SPLM, will choose their allies to participate in the rule structure. He said that he encourages the Umma and DUP to work to speak through one voice. He blamed them for talking about figures and more disconnected.
Moreover, Petterson, USAID Administrative Assistance for Health declared a five-year plan- worth $5 millions US Dollars- to improve the health situation in south Sudan.
The State Department Population Refugees and Immigration Office allocated an additional $433 thousand US Dollar to International Rescue Committee to meet the Sudanese refugees needs in Chad.
Last week, the USAID started the first air relief dropping in Darfur within the context of four airdropping operations program.
WASHINGTON SEEKS TO PULL OUT MILLINGTON FROM NAIVASHA
Close sources to the ongoing negotiations in Kenya declared that Washington decided to withdraw its official of the Sudanese peace negotiations in Nairobi, Jeff Millington due to the wrong reports he has been sending to the US Administration in Washington.
The sources added that the IGAD Secretariat and the two negotiations parties- the SPLM in particular- have been resentful toward Millington’s inaccurate performance.
They added that Washington has depended in many of its resolutions regarding the peace negotiations on these inaccurate reports- including President Bush’s report before the Congress on April 21.
“Al Sahafa” learned that Michael Ranneberger, US officer for the peace issue in the State Department arrived in Naivasha yesterday.
Kalinzo Masioka, Kenyan Foreign Minister and Charles Snyder are currently visiting the negotiations venue to be acquainted with the obstacles impeding the two negotiation parties.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
04 Khartoum 0483: Meeting with Dismissed Vice Chancellor*
* From my Journal for May 11: Just
had dinner with the nice man fired last month as Vice Chancellor of
Khartoum University. Was at his house. Simple food and no AC. I am
amazed that people can live without AC here. Was still 111o when I
left.
Last
night it was a group of businessmen at my house. When you are rich
here, you have LOTS of money. Went well and they appreciated gesture
of US reaching out to business community.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
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