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Viewing cable 08KABUL1089, LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CANDIDATES FOR THE USSOCOM

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08KABUL1089 2008-05-02 15:29 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kabul 
VZCZCXYZ0015
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBUL #1089 1231529
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 021529Z MAY 08
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3762
 
UNCLAS KABUL 001089 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG), SCA/A, DRL, S/CT 
 
E.O. 12958 N/A 
TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CANDIDATES FOR THE USSOCOM 
INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES WEEK 
 
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 of two (2) Afghan nationals selected 
to attend the International Special Operation Forces week.  Post 
possesses no derogatory information on these individuals.  Post 
requests Department's review of these candidates by May 15, 2008. 
 
3.  Following is the biographical data: 
 
1. Name:  Abdul Rahim Akbaryar 
Father's Name: Abdul Khaliq 
Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Akbar 
Age:  57 Years old 
POB:  Panjshir, Afghanistan 
Rank: Brigadier General 
Ethnicity: Tajik 
Job Selected For:  NA 
 
2. Name:  Hayatullah Ihsas 
Father's Name:  Mohammad Yaqub 
Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Hassan 
Age:  46 Years old 
POB:  Kunduz, Afghanistan 
Rank: Colonel 
Ethnicity: Tajik 
Job Selected For: NA 
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