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Viewing cable 07KABUL1972, LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for CTES seminar in

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07KABUL1972 2007-06-19 11:05 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kabul 
VZCZCXYZ0011
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBUL #1972 1701105
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 191105Z JUN 07
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 8703
 
UNCLAS KABUL 001972 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG), SCA/A, DRL, INL/CNPR 
 
E.O. 12958 N/A 
TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for CTES seminar in 
Washington, DC, August 2007 
 
 
1. This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 
 
2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, 
this cable forwards the names and biodata of two MOD officers 
nominated to attend the Counter Terrorism Executive Session seminar 
in Washington, DC from August 7-22, 2007.  Post has reviewed the 
information available on these individuals and has found no 
derogatory information.  Post requests Department's review of these 
candidates and response by June 30, 2007. 
 
3. Following is biographical data: 
 
Name:  Shiraqa Masjedi 
Father's Name:  Gul Aqa 
Place of birth:  Kabul 
DOB:  June 5, 1971 
Ethnicity: Pashtun 
Rank: Major 
Unit: G3, MOD 
 
Name:  Islamuddin Ghafari 
Father's Name:  Ghulam Rasool 
Place of birth:  Wardak 
DOB:  September 3, 1971 
Ethnicity: Pashtun 
Rank:  Major 
Unit:  International Police Policy and Strategy, MOD 
 
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