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### Viewing cable 08STATE130444, CORRECTED COPY - KIRIBATI: RESETTLEMENT OF UIGHUR DETAINEES

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08STATE130444 | 2008-12-11 22:13 | 2011-04-28 00:00 | SECRET | Secretary of State

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    O R 112213Z DEC 08
    FM SECSTATE WASHDC
    TO AMEMBASSY SUVA IMMEDIATE
    INFO AMEMBASSY BEIJING
    AMEMBASSY CANBERRA

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    S E C R E T STATE 130444

    AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/11/2018
    TAGS: PTER PREL PHUM PINS TN KR AS NZ CH
    SUBJECT: CORRECTED COPY - KIRIBATI: RESETTLEMENT OF UIGHUR DETAINEES

    REF:A) STATE 101742 (SEPTEMBER 2008)
    B) SUVA 372 (SEPTEMBER 2008)
    C) SUVA 453 (DECEMBER 2008)

    Classified by Acting EAP A/S Glyn Davies for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).

    SUMMARY
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    ¶1. (S) In November 2008, pursuant to instructions from the
    Department, Post initiated discussions with the Government of
    Kiribati (GoK) regarding the possible resettlement in Kiribati of up
    to 17 Uighur detainees from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO).  GoK President
    Tong indicated a willingness to discuss the matter further.  In
    December, the Department of Defense (DoD) completed an assessment of
    projects that could be provided to the GoK as part of an arrangement
    to resettle the Uighurs in Kiribati.  The USG now seeks to finalize a
    resettlement framework with the GoK.  Department accordingly requests
    that Post discuss with GoK officials at the highest appropriate level
    to review in detail the necessary assurances set forth in the
    diplomatic note at paragraph ten and obtain written confirmation from
    such officials that the GoK concurs in the understandings set forth
    in the note.  End summary.

    OBJECTIVES
    ----------

    ¶2. (C) The Department asks that Post pursue the following objectives:

    -- Commence discussions immediately with GoK officials at the highest
    appropriate level to conclude an arrangement for the resettlement in
    Kiribati of the 17 Uighurs currently detained at GTMO.

    -- Explain in detail the humane treatment assurances that the GoK is
    requested to provide to the USG before we can release the Uighur
    detainees to Kiribati for resettlement.

    -- Explain that the USG recognizes the financial and political costs
    of this undertaking and that, if the Uighurs can be successfully
    resettled, the USG (1) will provide up to $1.5 million dollars to
    offset the costs of resettlement, and (2) will provide up to $3
    million dollars in projects for Kiribati (note: some projects may
    take a number of years to complete) (see para 5).

    -- Propose that once the resettlement framework is agreed upon, the
    USG will work closely with the GoK to identify and address key
    resettlement issues such as legal status, education, employment,
    housing, family relocation, language, religion, security
    implications, costs, and the DoD proposed projects.

    -- Deliver the diplomatic note provided in paragraph ten and obtain
    written confirmation that the GoK concurs in the understandings set
    forth in the diplomatic note.  The text of a proposed reply note that
    could be used for such confirmation is also provided at paragraph
    eleven.

    REPORTING DEADLINE
    ------------------

    ¶3. (U) Post should report the result of efforts by cable to S/WCI
    Ambassador Clint Williamson and EAP/ANP Deputy Director Steve
    Schwartz by December 12, 2008.

    BACKGROUND
    ----------

    ¶4. (S) In response to the Department's request to identify potential
    resettlement options for the 17 GTMO Uighurs, Post suggested that
    Kiribati might be willing to consider a proposal that included an
    adequate incentive package (See Reftels A and B).  In November 2008,
    pursuant to instructions from the Department, Post initiated
    discussions with President Tong  regarding possible Uighur
    resettlement.  President Tong indicated that he was willing to
    discuss the matter further (See reftel C).

    ¶5. (C) In preparation for further discussions, DoD sent a PACOM team
    to Kiribati that identified incentives that DoD could provide as part
    of the resettlement proposal.  DoD is willing to fund any combination
    of the following projects up to a total cost of $3 million dollars:

    -- Causeway Culverts:  The lagoon side of Tarawa is prime fishing and
    swimming grounds, but is increasingly becoming septic due to poor
    drainage into the Pacific.  Construction of causeway culverts would
    facilitate the flow of water from the lagoon into the Pacific, hence
    cleansing the lagoon.  The estimated cost is $1 million spread over a
    five year construction timeline of $200,000 per year.

    -- Desalinization Kits:  These kits require little to no maintenance
    and would allow for rapid expansion of potable water throughout
    Kiribati.  The estimated cost for 1,250 of these kits is $500,000
    ($400 per kit).

    -- Solar Lighting Stations:  These are low tech, minimal maintenance
    stations, dramatically expanding the utility of community centers and
    athletic fields.  The estimated cost for 1,500 stands is $750,000
    ($500 per stand).

    -- New Community Centers:  Locally constructed facilities deteriorate
    after a few years.  PACOM construction would use cement floors and 15
    year roofs, significantly expanding the lifespan of the unit for the
    community.  The estimated cost to build approximately 4-5 centers is
    $750,000.

    -- A housing unit for the Uighurs.

    ¶6. (SBU) The USG wants resettlement of the Uighurs in Kiribati to be
    as successful as possible.  In order to ensure that resettlement
    issues are identified and addressed, the USG will work closely with
    GoK officials on key resettlement issues such as legal status,
    education, employment, housing, family relocation, language, and
    religion.

    ¶7. (SBU) Litigation of the Uighur cases continues in the federal
    courts.  The District Court Judge's October 7th order to release the
    17 Uighur detainees into the United States has been stayed pending
    appeal.  The appellate court heard argument regarding the district
    court's authority to order release into the United States on November
    24th.  It is unclear when the appeals court might issue its decision.
     If the Uighurs are not transferred from GTMO, DoJ advises that the
    case will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court and there is a
    significant chance the Court would hear the case.

    ¶8.  (SBU) Any effort to transfer the Uighurs in the interim,
    including resettlement in Kiribati, will require that advance
    notification be given to the Uighurs' lawyers.  The USG has
    challenged this notice requirement on appeal in the federal appeals
    court, but a decision has not yet issued.  Upon receiving notice, the
    Uighurs' attorneys will have an opportunity to seek an injunction in
    the District Court blocking the transfer.  Although it is unclear
    what the District Court Judge would do if faced with a motion to
    enjoin transfer in the Uighur case, it is possible that the transfer
    could be enjoined, at least temporarily.

    ¶9. (S) The Governments of Australia (GoA)and New Zealand (GoNZ) are
    aware of our approach to Kiribati.  The GoA is still considering a
    USG request to resettle the Uighurs (Note:  Department believes that
    the GoA is contemplating the acceptance of only a few of the 17
    Uighurs).  While considering this request, the GoA sent a list of 20
    questions regarding the Uighur detainees.  DoD drafted a response to
    those questions that noted security risks associated with Uighur
    detainees that were in Afghanistan in September 2001, which included
    the 17 GTMO Uighur detainees.  In order to be fully transparent with
    the GoK, we should be prepared to present the DoD responses to them.
    In any event, the GoA is likely to share the information with the
    GoK.  The Department will convey the DoD responses to the 20
    questions by separate e-mail.

    ¶10. (SBU) TEXT OF EMBASSY'S DIPLOMATIC NOTE

    BEGIN TEXT:

    The Embassy of the United States of America presents its compliments
    to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Kiribati and
    has the honor to refer to discussions between the Governments of the
    United States of America and Kiribati held in Tarawa, Kiribati in
    November 2008, regarding seventeen ethnic Uighur detainees under the
    control of the U.S. Department of Defense.

    As a result of these consultations, the United States and Kiribati
    have reached certain understandings, set forth below, that when
    confirmed by a diplomatic note from the Government of Kiribati will
    establish the basis for the Government of the United States to begin
    the process of releasing Uighur detainees who are held by the
    Department of Defense from the control of the Government of the
    United States to Kiribati for resettlement.  The timing and
    modalities of any such release, including a point of contact in
    Kiribati to facilitate coordination of any release, and the person or
    persons to be released, as well as resolution of key resettlement
    issues, will be established through further consultations between the
    two Governments.  Any person released by the Government of the United
    States to Kiribati pursuant to these understandings is referred to in
    this note as "a released person."

    The Government of the United States requests written confirmation of
    the following understandings:

    ¶A.  The Government of Kiribati is to resettle a released person after
    the release has been completed.  The Government of Kiribati is to
    treat a released person humanely and in accordance with the laws and
    international obligations of Kiribati, which include the UN
    Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading
    Treatment or Punishment.

    ¶B.  The Government of Kiribati will not subsequently transfer a
    released person to the custody and control of the Government of the
    People's Republic of China.

    If the Government of Kiribati shares these understandings, the
    Embassy proposes that this note, together with the Ministry's reply
    to that effect, constitute a shared understanding reached between the
    two Governments.

    The Embassy of the United States of America avails itself of this
    opportunity to renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
    Government of Kiribati the assurances of its highest consideration.

    END TEXT.

    ¶11. (SBU)  TEXT OF PROPOSED GOK REPLY DIPLOMATIC NOTE:

    BEGIN TEXT
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Kiribati
    presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of
    America in Suva, Fiji and has the honor to acknowledge receipt of the
    Embassy's note dated [insert date] relating to the release and
    resettlement in Kiribati of up to seventeen persons of Uighur
    ethnicity who are currently in the custody of the Government of the
    United States at the U.S. Naval facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

    The Ministry confirms that the Government of Kiribati concurs in all
    the understandings set forth in the Embassy's note.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kiribati avails itself of this
    opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America
    the assurances of its highest consideration.

    END TEXT.

    POINT OF CONTACT
    ----------------

    ¶12. (U) Please contact Anthony (Tony) P. Ricci at (202) 647-5543 or
    via e-mail for any additional background information or augmentation
    necessary to meet our objectives.

    RICE

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