Cablegate: Afghanistan Desecration Reports Receive Little Play

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240645Z Oct 05

UNCLAS MANAMA 001555

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KPAO KISL PREL BA
SUBJECT: AFGHANISTAN DESECRATION REPORTS RECEIVE LITTLE PLAY
IN BAHRAIN MEDIA

REF: STATE 193560

1. In response to action request in reftel, to date these
reports have received minimal local press play and no
editorial comment. Embassy's judgment is to take a passive
posture and refrain from comment at this time. If the need
arises, we will rely on the points provided in reftel.

MONROE

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