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Viewing cable 06ROME504, TURIN 2006 WINTER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT

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06ROME504 2006-02-19 10:47 2011-08-30 01:44 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Rome
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 06 ROME 000504 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
PASS TO TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) AND 
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE (GAO); DEPARTMENT ALSO FOR 
S/ES-O, S/CT, EUR, DS, AND CA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ASEC CASC CMGT ECON IT KOLY OVIP PTER OLYMPICS
SUBJECT: TURIN 2006 WINTER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT 
(SITREP) #13, 02/19/2006 
 
REF: ROME 503 
 
1. (SBU) The following cable provides information on 
security, public diplomacy, and consular activities in Turin, 
Italy, for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. 
 
2. (SBU) The interagency Olympic Security Coordination (OSC) 
Office can be contacted on a 24-hour basis at the following 
numbers: 
 
USG Joint Operations Center (JOC): 39-011-55-99-793/794/564 
(tel); 011-39-011-55-99-590 (fax) 
 
USG Threat Integration Center (TIC): 39-011-55-99-790/791 
(tel); 011-39-011-55-99-590 (fax). 
 
3. (SBU)  Attached is a key for USG acronyms used within this 
cable: the inter-agency Olympic Security Coordination Office 
(OSC); the USG inter-agency Olympic Security Operations 
Center OSOC, including the 24/7 Joint Operations Center (JOC) 
and Threat Integration Center (TIC); the Overseas Security 
Advisory Council (OSAC); the National Information Center for 
the Winter Olympics (CINO), which is a Government of Italy 
(GOI) hosted multinational center; the Turin Olympics 
Organizing Committee (TOROC); the International Olympics 
Committee (IOC); the US Olympic Committee (USOC); the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Public 
Affairs/Public Diplomacy (PA/PD); Consular Affairs (CA); and 
the Italian Ministry of Interior (MOI). 
 
 
KEY EVENTS 
---------- 
 
4. (U)  Olympic events took place without disruption on 
02/18/2006.  Large crowds were drawn to downtown Turin to 
celebrate Olympic Night, a TOROC-sponsored event featuring 
free concerts, tasting sessions for local cuisine, and a 
movie marathon.  Most restaurants and bars remained open 
throughout the night.  Despite the number of visitors, the 
celebration occurred without incident. 
 
5. (U)  Italian Reform Minister Roberto Calderoli resigned 
his position on 02/18/2006, a day after rioting outside the 
Italian Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, resulted in 11 deaths. 
Calderoli, whose wearing of t-shirts printed with the 
controversial Prophet Mohammad cartoons prompted the violent 
Libyan demonstration, stated that he was resigning of his own 
accord, not because the Italian Government had demanded it. 
MOI officials informed OSOC that Italian diplomatic 
facilities around the world have augmented their security as 
a result of the Benghazi incident but that no additional 
measures will be taken at this time at Olympic venues. 
 
6. (U)  The second day of the "No TAV" symposium ended 
uneventfully on 02/18/2006.  Italian law enforcement in the 
mountain region remain alert to the potential for protests, 
but it is unlikely that acts of violence will occur before 
the symposium ends on 02/19/2006. 
 
 
SECURITY 
-------- 
 
Terrorist Activity/Threats: 
 
7. (SBU)  There is no reporting to suggest a specific, 
credible threat to Olympic sporting events or participants. 
Italian security forces remain alert to the potential for 
disruption by activist groups and OSOC continues to 
coordinate with Italian counterparts to identify activity 
that could impact on the safety of U.S. interests within the 
Olympic theater. 
 
Demonstrations/Protests: 
 
8. (U)  On 02/18/2006, the Critical Mass bike ride occurred 
near Piazza San Carlo, location of the daily live broadcast 
of NBC,s Today Show.  The demonstration was peaceful and 
uneventful.  OSOC field elements were on hand to monitor the 
event and marked Italian police patrols were stationed there 
to prevent any disruption. 
 
9. (U)  Protesters conducted a pro-Palestinian/pro-Iraqi 
march through Rome on 02/18/2006; a U.S. flag was burned 
during the course of the protest.  The groups conducting the 
march were fringe elements of the far left that are not 
recognized by the extreme left parties of the opposition 
coalition.  Italian police estimate that 1500 people 
participated; the march concluded peacefully. 
 
10. (U)  The number of anti-Olympic protests in Turin has 
diminished in size and frequency over the past ten days.  In 
a press conference on 02/17/2006, Italian Interior Minister 
Pisanu commented that the decrease was due to the stringent 
Italian security procedures in place for the Games, as well 
as the actions of local residents to discourage activity that 
could embarrass Turin and Italy.  OSOC continues to work with 
Italian authorities to obtain information on protests and 
disruptive activity that could impact on the security and 
movements of U.S. athletes and spectators. 
 
Incidents: 
 
11. (SBU)  According to OSOC representatives, on 02/16/2006, 
Visa International hospitality guests reported that two rooms 
in the Star Majestic Hotel in Turin were broken into; the 
thieves absconded with credit cards and personal items worth 
approximately $4,000.  One guest reported that she noticed 
three people wearing TOROC jackets at the time of the 
incidents, though there were no TOROC meetings scheduled. 
OSOC sent out an alert on the incidents to U.S. corporate 
sponsors in Turin.  OSOC relayed the information to TOROC 
head of security for additional investigation. 
 
12. (SBU)  On 02/18/2006, OSOC field agents in the mountain 
venue of Sestriere reported that a hole had been made in the 
venue fence in order to allow a garbage truck to access the 
compound; the hole was located near the area used to lodge 
U.S. athletes.  Security forces were not posted by the breach 
to prevent access to the compound and OSOC agents were able 
to walk unhindered through the gap.  OSOC immediately 
contacted the head of TOROC security to report the problem 
and to stress USG concern about the security risks presented 
by the unguarded breach in the venue,s zone of control. 
TOROC security quickly resolved the issue by positioning a 
vehicle to close the gap. 
 
 
SECURITY OPERATIONS 
------------------- 
 
13. (SBU)  OSOC CNIO liaison received additional information 
from the MOI regarding the 02/17/2006 anonymous telephonic 
report of an attack against Olympic venues.  According to the 
MOI, the unidentified female caller reported that she had 
overheard a conversation between two men in a bar, during 
which the men spoke about using a bus to conduct an attack 
against the Pinerolo Palaghaccio venue (site of curling). 
The caller claimed that the attack was due to occur at 1800 
hrs that evening.  Italian security forces immediately 
conducted a sweep of all Olympic venues, with negative 
results.  Despite requests by international CNIO law 
enforcement representatives, the MOI does not plan to conduct 
additional investigation as the call was anonymous and could 
not be traced.  OSOC CNIO liaison will continue to work with 
MOI counterparts to ensure that OSOC is made aware of any 
additional threats or incidents against Olympic venues or 
participants. 
 
14. (U) According to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, on 
02/18/2006, Italian authorities in Milan arrested a Tunisian 
on charges of illegal immigration after law enforcement 
personnel intercepted a phone conversation in which the 
subject stated that the Angel of Death would come for him on 
Saturday or Sunday.  Concerned that the individual,s 
comments may have been a reference to a potential suicide 
operation, Italian authorities arrested him as a preventative 
measure. The article provides no information as to why 
authorities were monitoring the Tunisian,s phone line. 
According to Corriere della Sera, the detention was 
undertaken with cooperation from the Bologna prosecutor,s 
office and the Carabinieri.  Commenting on the arrest, 
Italian Interior Minister Pisanu noted that the matter is 
still under investigation and that the incident should not 
cause undue alarm. The Bologna prosecutor,s office stated 
that the charges against the Tunisian could change if their 
investigation reveals evidence of subversive activity.  OSOC 
is requesting additional information from the MOI through 
OSOC CNIO liaison. 
 
15. (SBU)  Anecdotal reporting by OSOC personnel visiting 
mountain venues suggests that transportation into and out of 
the mountains remains chaotic.  According to the OSOC 
employees, they observed long lines of spectators waiting for 
buses following Olympic events in Sestriere and watched as 
random buses were stopped on the road and people boarded with 
no attempt to check identification or tickets.  OSOC will 
continue to work with Italian counterparts to determine how 
they intend to improve transportation and access control in 
the mountains. 
 
 
VIPs 
---- 
 
16. (SBU)  The U.S. Ambassador to Italy is scheduled to leave 
Turin on 02/19/2006, following a three-day visit to attend 
Olympic events.  The Ambassador,s visit received no press 
coverage and occurred without disruption. 
 
17. (SBU)  The White House Delegation to the Closing 
Ceremonies, led by former New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, is 
scheduled to arrive in Turin on 02/24/2006.  Press coverage 
in anticipation of the delegation,s arrival has been 
minimal.  OSOC is working with Italian counterparts to ensure 
that the delegation,s visit takes place without disturbance. 
 
 
PENDING MATTERS 
--------------- 
 
18. (SBU) OSOC continues to work with Italian counterparts on 
the investigation of the theft of a TOROC vehicle pass. 
 
 
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 
------------------------------- 
 
19. (U)  The resignation of Italian Reform Minister Roberto 
Calderoli was the lead story in Italian media on 02/19/2006; 
commentary on the resignation was generally positive, as 
there has been broad spectrum political and popular 
condemnation of his actions.  Italian Foreign Minister 
Fini,s 02/18/2006 visit to a Rome mosque also received wide 
coverage, as it was well received by Roman Muslims and was 
supported by a broad segment of Italian society.  Also 
featured prominently in the press was the 02/18/2006 phone 
call by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to Libyan President 
Gadhafi, in which Berlusconi emphasized the good relations 
between Italy and Libya.  Berlusconi was also quoted in Il 
Giornale as hoping that Calderoli,s resignation will 
pre-empt further retaliation against Italian companies and 
military forces abroad. 
 
20. (U) Coverage of Olympic sporting events and of the 
Olympics medal winners continues to be generally positive. 
On 02/19/2006, Corriere della Sera and wire service AP 
focused on a blitz of anti-doping raids conducted against the 
Austrian Olympic biathlon and cross-country skiing teams. 
The raids, which failed to reveal the presence of illegal 
substances, were coordinated by the IOC, the Turin 
Prosecutor,s Office and the Carabinieri.  Il Giornale 
featured a story about TOROC,s request for an additional 19 
million Euro to fund the remainder of the Games. 
 
21. (U)  Security-related features continue to garner 
interest.  Media coverage of Italian Minister of Interior 
Pisanu,s 02/17/2006 press conference on Olympic security 
received positive comment in Italian dailies.  (Pisanu stated 
during the conference that Olympic security was being well 
handled and that there would be no diminishment of security 
measures prior to the end of the Games.) On 02/19/2006, Il 
Giornale and Turin-based national daily La Stampa featured 
Pisanu,s comments in Bologna following the Benghazi 
demonstration.  Pisanu noted his concerns about political 
violence and stated that certain antagonistic groups will 
insert themselves into political rallies in order to conduct 
subversive acts.  Il Giornale also commented on the 
Department of Public Security,s request that security at all 
state institutions, including political parties, be augmented 
in light of the Benghazi attack. 
 
22. (U) PA Olympics office continues monitor local media and 
press briefings on Olympics-related issues.  PA is working to 
schedule media opportunities for the White House Delegation 
to the Closing Ceremonies, including at the reception planned 
for 02/15/2006.  PA has also sent speaker program proposals 
to the agents of three U.S. Olympic athletes.  The Public 
Affairs Office in Turin may be reached at 39-011-55-99-368. 
 
 
CONSULAR AFFAIRS 
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23. (U) CA received two requests from American citizens 
(Amcits) for emergency services on 02/18/2006.  One Amcit 
came to the Consular Office in Turin to receive emergency 
notarial assistance while another applied for a passport 
after his was stolen in Rome. 
 
24. (SBU) On 02/18/2006, CA learned of two Amcits fined by 
police for selling Olympic tickets without proper TOROC 
licenses; one individual was stopped in the mountain venue of 
Sestriere while the other was located in Turin.  Separately, 
OSOC field agents in Sestriere reported that Italian 
authorities had detained three Amcits on charges of 
unlicensed ticket selling.  OSOC field elements are 
following-up to determine the status of the subjects and OSOC 
will work with CA to resolve the discrepancy between the 
numbers of Amcits allegedly detained. 
 
25. (U) The Consular Office may be contacted at the following 
numbers: 011-5599-330 (tel.); 011-5599-551 (fax).  Additional 
information may be found at http://milan.usconsulate.gov. 
SPOGLI