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| Identifier: | 05KINSHASA321 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 05KINSHASA321 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Kinshasa |
| Created: | 2005-02-25 06:28:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | ABLD AMGT KSEP |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS KINSHASA 000321 SIPDIS FOR OBO/REPM FROM BRAZZAVILLE EMBASSY OFFICE E.O.12958: N/A TAGS: ABLD, AMGT, KSEP SUBJECT: CONGO/B: CORRECT VERSION -- NON-DISPOSAL OF EXCESS, UNDERUTILIZED OR FUNCTIONALLY OBSOLETE OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND UTILIZATION REPORT REF: A) KINSHASA 00287 B) STATE 25244 1. BRAZZAVILLE IS BOUNCING BACK AFTER SIX YEARS OF CIVIL WAR. HOWEVER, IT IS ALSO THE WORLD'S FOURTH MOST EXPENSIVE CITY TO LIVE IN, WITH LIMITED REAL ESTATE AND OPTIONS FOR HOUSING OR OTHER FACILITIES. AT PRESENT, PROPERTY IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN, AND ADEQUATE FACILITIES IS ONE OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN THE CAPITAL. POST BELIEVES THE USG WILL BE BETTER SERVED TO RETAIN THE PROPERTY CONSIDERED IN REF A FOR DISPOSAL UNTIL NEC IS COMPLETED. WE CURRENTLY OWN THIS LAND, AND TO FIND OR PAY FOR ANY NEW PROPERTY IN BRAZZAVILLE WOULD BE MORE THAN A CHALLENGE. THEREFORE PLEASE DISREGARD REF A AND CONSIDER THIS CABLE POST'S REPORT ON SUBJECT. 2. BRAZZAVILLE EMBASSY OFFICE - SANDERS MEECE
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