Cablegate: Yemen Requests Extension in Time for Blue Lantern

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UNCLAS SANAA 002483

SIPDIS

STATE - PASS TO PM/DTCC PETER DADE.

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC YM SN AE US
SUBJECT: YEMEN REQUESTS EXTENSION IN TIME FOR BLUE LANTERN
END-USE CHECK ON YEMEN AIR FORCE SUPPLIERS: ASTON AVIATION,
TRANSWORLD AVIATION, AND SEGERS

REF: SECSTATE 153143

1. Post requests an extension of 60 days to conduct the Blue
Lantern end-use check on the Yemen Air Force Suppliers Aston
Aviation, Transworld Aviation, and Segers. (reftel)

2. Emboffs met with Yemen Air Force (YAF) on 22 August but
were not able to discuss the matter with the appropriate YAF
officials. On 29 August, Emboffs contacted YAF Lieutenant
Colonel Jamil Nehmi, who promised to look into the matter and
respond to the Blue Lantern inspection request.

3. In past Blue Lantern checks with YAF, Post made repeated
telephone calls, sent numerous diplomatic notes, and
requested meetings with YAF officials without receiving
sufficient response to the Blue Lantern questions. We
anticipate a similar slow response time with the reftel Blue
Lantern check request. As such, Post requests an additional
60 days to make the necessary efforts to perform the check.
Krajeski

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