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Reference ID	Created	Released	Classification	Origin
09PHNOMPENH229	2009-04-07 04:11	2011-07-11 00:00	UNCLASSIFIED	Embassy Phnom Penh

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UNCLAS PHNOM PENH 000229 
 
SIPDIS 
 
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: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE VARIOUS 
TRAINING COURSES FROM MAY 1, 2009 - APRIL 28, 2010 IN PHNOM PENH 
 
REF: 03 SECSTATE 034981 
 
¶1. This is an action cable. See Paragraph Six. 
 
¶2. Reftel is guidance for screening nominees for U.S. sponsored 
training programs. 
 
¶3. To comply with the Leahy amendment relative to U.S. sponsored 
security assistance training, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has 
conducted local human rights vetting for the following individuals 
selected for various training courses from May 1, 2009 - April 28, 
2010 in Phnom Penh. 
 
NAME: Chea Bunhour (Male) 
DPOB: Feb. 15, 1976, Kratie 
POSITION: Team Leader of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Major 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Sin Sak (Male) 
DPOB: Jan. 1, 1984, Prey Veng 
POSITION: Operator 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Yeim Lyheang (Male) 
DPOB: Oct. 10, 1975, Kampong Cham 
POSITION: Operator 
RANK: Second Lieutenant 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Roth Thira (Male) 
DPOB: Jan. 1, 1985, Kampot 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Khim Sokhom (Male) 
DPOB: Jan. 1, 1988, Takeo 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Nhem Makara (Male) 
DPOB: Jan. 1, 1987, Svay Rieng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Peov Piseth (Male) 
DPOB: May. 6, 1984, Prey Veng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Hor Aun (Male) 
DPOB: Feb. 15, 1982, Svay Rieng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Lieutenant 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Ouk Sakhorn (Male) 
DPOB: Nov. 30, 1986, Prey Veng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Chai Sorng (Male) 
DPOB: Dec. 16, 1975, Prey Veng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Lieutenant 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: He Sampos (Male) 
DPOB: Oct. 8, 1983, Svay Rieng 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Tep Bunthoeun (Male) 
DPOB: Jun. 2, 1986, Takeo 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
NAME: Choeun Bunthy (Male) 
DPOB: Mar. 13, 1979, Phnom Penh 
 
POSITION: Operator of Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
RANK: Lieutenant 
DEPT/UNIT: Counter-Terrorism Armed Force 
 
¶4. The individuals listed above were members of Brigade 70 in 
differing periods from 1999 to the recent past; however, none of the 
listed individuals were members of B-70 prior to 31 December 1997. 
U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has reviewed its files and finds that, as of 
this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations 
of human rights by the above named individuals. 
 
¶5. Individuals will attend the various training courses from May 1, 
2009 - April 28, 2010 in Phnom Penh. 
 
¶6. Action request: Please verify whether the Department possesses 
any credible information that the individuals named above have been 
implicated in gross violations of human rights. 
 
¶7. Points of contacts for Amembassy Phnom Penh are Major Wayne 
Turnbull at turnbullpw@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-219, or Janet 
Deutsch at deutschje@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-118. 
 
RODLEY

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