US embassy cable - 02COLOMBO2089

C O N F I D E N T I A L COLOMBO 002089 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958:  DECL:  11/07/12 
TAGS: MOPS, MASS, MARR, PHUM, CE, Human Rights 
SUBJECT:  Human rights review for Operation Balance 
Style 03-2:  Action Request 
 
Refs:  (A)  99 State 85337 
-      (B)  98 State 209156 
 
(U) Classified by Lewis Amselem, DCM.  Reasons 1.5 
(b, d). 
 
1.  (U) This is an Action Request.  Please see 
paragraph four. 
 
2.  (C) A Joint/Combined Exercise Training (JCET) has 
been proposed for Sri Lanka for the period of January 13 
to March 3, 2003, involving the First, Second and Third 
Special Forces Regiments, the First and Second Commando 
Regiments and the Psyops Directorate of the 53rd 
Division of the Sri Lankan Army.  The training will also 
include the Special Boat Squadron and the Fast Attack 
Flotilla of the Sri Lankan Navy. 
 
3.  (C) In accordance with Reftel A, Mission has 
reviewed available human rights reports and files and 
has found no credible information linking any member of 
these units with allegations of human rights violations. 
 
4.  (U) Action Request:  Does the Department possess 
relevant information that would affect this finding?  If 
so, please advise.  If not, Mission requests 
Department's authorization to provide CINCPAC/SOCPAC 
with certification per para 8 reftel A.  End Action 
Request. 
 
WILLS