US embassy cable - 03SANAA1260

S E C R E T SANAA 001260 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/04/2013 
TAGS: PREL, ASEC, IZ, YM 
SUBJECT: IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM REQUESTS ASYLUM TO 
YEMEN 
 
REF: A. SANAA 1139 
 
     B. SANAA 898 
     C. STATE 102827 
 
Classified By: DCM Alan G. Misenheimer for Reasons 1.5 (b,c,d) 
 
1.  (S/NF)  Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign 
Minister Qirbi, called the DCM on 5/31 to request immediate 
assistance in vetting the Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, his 
wife, and the members of his family in para 3 who have 
requested asylum to Yemen. 
 
2.  (S/NF)  The original fax from the MFA (para 3) arrived on 
May 31 and has been shared with ORCA and DAO.  Iryani has 
been informed that we are attempting to obtain releasable 
information and will respond as soon as possible. 
 
3.  (C)  Text of 5/31 MFA fax: 
 
(Begin text) 
 
Fax Message 
 
To: Allen Misenheimer, DCM, American Embassy, Sana'a 
From: Abdulakim Aleryani, MFA 
Date: 31 May, 2003 
 
URGENT 
 
Dear Allen, 
 
We have received an asylum request from the Iraqi Ambassador 
to Vietnam and his family.  A decision should be taken by 
tomorrow, Sunday 1st June,  We would like to know if the 
persons in question have any relation to Iraqi Intelligence 
Service before we make a final decision.  Following are the 
details of the persons involved: 
 
1.  Mr. Salah Al-Mukhtar 
 
2.  Mrs.  Nawar Al-Saadoon 
 
3.  Aws Salah Al-Mukhtar 
 
4.  Wahb Salah Al-Mukhtar 
 
5.  Zaid Salah Al-Mukhtar 
 
A prompt response would be highly appreciated. 
 
 
Best Regards, 
 
Adulhakim 
 
 
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MISENHEIMER