Secret US Embassy Cables

Wikileaks began on Sunday November 28th publishing 251,287 leaked United States embassy cables, the largest set of confidential documents ever to be released into the public domain. The documents will give people around the world an unprecedented insight into US Government foreign activities.

The cables, which date from 1966 up until the end of February this year, contain confidential communications between 274 embassies in countries throughout the world and the State Department in Washington DC. 15,652 of the cables are classified Secret.

The embassy cables will be released in stages over the next few months. The subject matter of these cables is of such importance, and the geographical spread so broad, that to do otherwise would not do this material justice.

The cables show the extent of US spying on its allies and the UN; turning a blind eye to corruption and human rights abuse in "client states"; backroom deals with supposedly neutral countries; lobbying for US corporations; and the measures US diplomats take to advance those who have access to them.

This document release reveals the contradictions between the US’s public persona and what it says behind closed doors – and shows that if citizens in a democracy want their governments to reflect their wishes, they should ask to see what’s going on behind the scenes.

Every American schoolchild is taught that George Washington – the country’s first President – could not tell a lie. If the administrations of his successors lived up to the same principle, today’s document flood would be a mere embarrassment. Instead, the US Government has been warning governments -- even the most corrupt -- around the world about the coming leaks and is bracing itself for the exposures.

The full set consists of 251,287 documents, comprising 261,276,536 words (seven times the size of "The Iraq War Logs", the world's previously largest classified information release).

The cables cover from 28th December 1966 to 28th February 2010 and originate from 274 embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions.

Source: http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/

Who has seen the 4,598 cables originating from Nigeria?

Doesn't look like any of the Nigeria ones have been released yet. Next, Punch and the rest of the media had better monitor this though and see if anything interesting comes up.

mekay:

Secret US Embassy Cables

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Who has seen the 4,598 cables originating from Nigeria?

where did you get that figure from? I checked the link but couldn't see anythig like that.

Mai Suya:

where did you get that figure from? I checked the link but couldn't see anythig like that.

http://public.tableausoftware.com/views/tags/Country

Shows it graphically. You can click and generate the CSV used to generate the plot, which shows that the corresponding # for naija is 4598.

Who cares?
The guilty are afraid.
There are no secrets in life.
Live freely.

When some of us talk about western imperialism,hegemony,expanionist and oppression carried by Us and other european countries,they would start talking trash;calling you racist.
Thank God,wikileaks is blowing their yansh for the world to see.

Like we did not know all these from time immemorial.
Why should anyone be surprised?
Next story jor.

we already know what they can possible say about Nigerian leader


1. eXTREmly corrupt
2. ethnic bigots
3. sexually immoral
4. Election riggers
5 . treasury looters
6 . GEJ is a mumu for obj
7 . Yara adua wont last long
8 Country is advancing towards failed state
9 Get as much oil you can


Me i am not surprised

blacksta:

we already know what they can possible say about Nigerian leader


1. eXTREmly corrupt
2. ethnic bigots
3. sexually immoral
4. Election riggers
5 . treasury looters
6 . GEJ is a mumu for obj
7 . Yara adua wont last long
8 Country is advancing towards failed state
9 Get as much oil you can


Me i am not surprised

Very funny. . .oyinbo no good

~Bluetooth:

When some of us talk about western imperialism,hegemony,expanionist and oppression carried by [b]Us and other european countries,[/b]they would start talking trash;calling you racist.
Thank God,wikileaks is blowing their yansh for the world to see.

Did not know that US is a European country.

D released volumes don't include Nigeria. I'm following ds keenly as I'm very interested in hw dey hav always seen us from their heart of hearts.

What is required
¶I. Regional Issues

¶A. Security
1) International Terrorism (TERR)
2) Response To Terrorism (TERR)
3) Military (FMCC)
4) Support for U.S. Military Contingency Planning (HREL)
5) Insurgent and Separatist Groups (SRCC)
6) Relations With The United States (FPOL)
7) Drug Trafficking (DRUG)
Peacekeeping (SRCC)
9) GRPO can provide text of this issue.

¶B. Governance
1) Leadership (LEAD)
2) Government Stability and Support For Democracy (DEPS)
3) Human Rights (HRWC)
4) Political Opposition (DEPS)

¶C. Socio-Economic Issues
1) Agriculture and Food Security (FOOD)
2) Foreign Aid and Relations (FPOL)
3) Criminal Activities (CRIM)
4) Health and Infectious Diseases (HLTH)
5) Population and Refugee Issues (DEMG)
6) Economic Institutions and Initiatives (ECFS)
7) Environmental Issues (ENVR)

¶D. Information Systems and Telecommunications Infrastructure
(INFR)

II. Country-Specific Issues

¶A. Chad: Sudan/Darfur Issues (SRCC-2)

¶4. (S/NF) Reporting and collection needs:

¶I. Regional Issues

¶A. Security

[url]http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/cable/2009/04/09STATE37566.html[/url

What has already bn said
During a June 11 discussion with Poloff, Commonwealth Political Director Amitav Banerji offered electoral commission capacity-building as an area where the USG and Commonwealth could be strategic partners; said a Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) would soon discuss and likely recommend full suspension of Fiji; noted concern about the human rights situation in Sri Lanka; and indicated the Commonwealth is keeping a watchful eye on Nigeria because of the constitutional crisis that could ensue if President Yar’Adua dies. While noting that it was not actively being dicussed, Banerji acknowledged that succession of the Head of the Commonwealth would have to be dealt with when Queen Elizabeth passes, as there is no rule stipulating that the British monarch is the head and no procedure for selecting a new head

http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/cable/2009/06/09LONDON1385.html

^--- Good work!

We need to be watching this website every day to see what new comes up.

From your link:

Nigeria
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¶5. (C) The Commonwealth is also keeping a watchful eye on Nigeria, Banerji noted, as it is “punching well below its weight” and President Yar’Adua’s sudden death has the potential to prompt a constitutional crisis. The Commonwealth would like to see Nigeria more active in the region and in the Commonwealth across the board. Banerji noted that Yar’Adua did not make a single intervention at the last CHOGM, contrasting sharply with former President Obsanjo
LONDON 00001385 002 OF 002
who had been active in Commonwealth affairs.

Yar'adullard

This is why we cannot afford to elect morons to the presidency. Nigeria cannot afford to keep "punching well below its weight" 

The nations of the world want Nigeria to take a more active leadership role, but we did not take up the mantle offered.

I am downloading the entire Wiki before it is scrubbed

The site's search capabilities don't seem to be great right now. So I used google, just entering the input "nigeria site:cablegate.wikileaks.org" into google.

Came up with this one too:
http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/cable/2010/02/10ABUDHABI97.html

¶2. (S/NF) AbZ began by expressing pride in the US-UAE 123 agreement
and the bilateral relationship generally.  According to AbZ, the
123 is a powerful example for the region and provides a transparent
alternative to Iran's nuclear model.  The UAE views Iran as a huge
problem that goes far beyond nuclear capabilities.  Iranian support
for terrorism is broader than just Hamas and Hizballah.  Iran has
influence in Afghanistan, Yemen, Kuwait, Bahrain, the Eastern
Province of KSA, and Africa (AbZ mentioned Nigeria specifically).
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan President Hugo
Chavez have close, cooperative ties.  If Iran acquires nuclear
weapons, the expeditionary aspect of its foreign policy will become
ever more challenging for neighboring states.

Questions:
A) Who is this group in Nigeria which Iran has influence over?
B) Is this group militant in nature?
C) What connection is there between the recent Iranian military shipments that were found in Lagos and supposedly meant for Gambia, and whoever is being supported by Iran in Nigeria?
D) What is Iran getting out of this arrangement?


I don't want to leap to speculation, but I think this is worth thinking about further.

I'm patiently waiting for the leaks from the dates when Abiola was murdered. I want to see what the US knows about it.

lagerwhenindoubt:

I am downloading the entire Wiki before it is scrubbed

Download the 4,598 cables originating from Nigeria when they are released

Nigeria ranks 20 on that gbeborun leaks

DapoBear:

^--- Good work!

We need to be watching this website every day to see what new comes up.

From your link:

Yar'adullard

This is why we cannot afford to elect morons to the presidency. Nigeria cannot afford to keep "punching well below its weight" 

The nations of the world want Nigeria to take a more active leadership role, but we did not take up the mantle offered.

what's funny about this ? Don't you hav respect for the dead ?

It would be better for Nigeria if they leak NEPA cables

You dey Laff

~Bluetooth:

Very funny. . .oyinbo no good

He dey Laff

DapoBear:


Yar'adullard

I dey Laff

Wikileaks website is experiencing a huge DOA attack ( denial of access attack) currently. It's hard to connect to it. However, whatever people says about you, but behind you, though reveals their mind about a matter but doesn't necessarily dictates their subsequent actions.
Wikileaks stand for no good but evil, unless they expose other nations secret cables too.

~Bluetooth:

what's funny about this ? Don't you hav respect for the dead ?

I did not intend to disrespect the dead. Still, there would be no need for my possibly disrespectful comment if he'd just done a  competent job in office. There is no reason for Nigeria to be made the laughing stock of its peers  Is competent management really too much to ask for? Even these Commonwealth guys think that Yar'Adua and Nigeria underachieved. Again, people are looking for Nigeria to take a strong leadership role in not only Africa, but in the rest of the world. But we keep selecting incompetent leaders who cannot step up to the duties Nigeria has to the world.

Why was Yar'Adua sitting there silent at these meetings, versus Obasanjo who took an active leadership role? The country should be progressing, not regressing.

I reserve my comments. The is thesame leak who had been shouting he would release those files for months and we are yet to know what he was shouting about.

ayobamioje:

Wikileaks website is experiencing a huge DOA attack ( denial of access attack) currently. It's hard to connect to it. However, whatever people says about you, but behind you, though reveals their mind about a matter but doesn't necessarily dictates their subsequent actions.
Wikileaks stand for no good but evil, unless they expose other nations secret cables too.

From Twitter: http://twitter.com/wikileaks

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I doubt that these two items are unconnected.

ayobamioje:

Wikileaks website is experiencing a huge DOA attack ( denial of access attack) currently. It's hard to connect to it. However, whatever people says about you, but behind you, though reveals their mind about a matter but doesn't necessarily dictates their subsequent actions.
Wikileaks stand for no good but evil, unless they expose other nations secret cables too.

US is the offender here,so deal with it.Are you deny this or what cuz most of these revelations are what we know,the leaks is just a confirmation to that.

US embassy cables: Washington requests biometric information for African leaders


Leadership dynamics and decision-making processes of key civilian and military officials; influence of corruption and patronage in decision-making. -- Status of relations among top leaders of African Great Lakes countries, especially Kigali and Kinshasa, and Kampala and Kinshasa. --

Plans and intentions regarding political succession, including post-election transitions; indications of coup plotting. -- Leader influence on popular opinion and popular sentiments. -- Influence on government leadership of religious organizations, interest groups, ethnic groups, and military. -- The role of military, intelligence, and security services in national policy decision-making and their control of government institutions and parastatals.

-- Leadership policies and actions that cause or respond to political instability or economic deterioration. -- Leadership financial resources and personal relationships. -- Government and public views about and evidence of impact of corruption and crime on internal stability and development

. -- Information on political stability, sources of instability, and nature of challenges to effective governance. -- Government plans and efforts to respond to threats to political stability; strategies for addressing underlying discontent. -- Changes inside key ministries and security forces, including personal dynamics, tribal politics and factions. -- Details on identities, motives, influence, and relations among principal advisors.

-- Biographic and biometric data, including health, opinions toward the US, training history, ethnicity (tribal and/or clan), and language skills of key and emerging political, military, intelligence, opposition, ethnic, religious, and business leaders. Data should include email addresses, telephone and fax numbers, fingerprints, facial images, DNA, and iris scans.

blacksta:

US embassy cables: Washington requests biometric information for African leaders


Leadership dynamics and decision-making processes of key civilian and military officials; influence of corruption and patronage in decision-making. -- Status of relations among top leaders of African Great Lakes countries, especially Kigali and Kinshasa, and Kampala and Kinshasa. --

Plans and intentions regarding political succession, including post-election transitions; indications of coup plotting. -- Leader influence on popular opinion and popular sentiments. -- Influence on government leadership of religious organizations, interest groups, ethnic groups, and military. -- The role of military, intelligence, and security services in national policy decision-making and their control of government institutions and parastatals.

-- Leadership policies and actions that cause or respond to political instability or economic deterioration. -- Leadership financial resources and personal relationships. -- Government and public views about and evidence of impact of corruption and crime on internal stability and development

. -- Information on political stability, sources of instability, and nature of challenges to effective governance. -- Government plans and efforts to respond to threats to political stability; strategies for addressing underlying discontent. -- Changes inside key ministries and security forces, including personal dynamics, tribal politics and factions. -- Details on identities, motives, influence, and relations among principal advisors.

-- Biographic and biometric data, including health, opinions toward the US, training history, ethnicity (tribal and/or clan), and language skills of key and emerging political, military, intelligence, opposition, ethnic, religious, and business leaders. Data should include email addresses, telephone and fax numbers, fingerprints, facial images, DNA, and iris scans.

And all these for what ? To manipulate other countries to their advantage ?

Almost impossible to get to their site

whereby Nigeria as a country have refused to vegetate on its effort, we should then embrace any external imput with penchant. Nigerian leaders, when will you people wakeup in Nigeria for a positive change? God save us

~Bluetooth:

And all these for what ? To manipulate other countries to their advantage ?

Hello dumbo, isn't that what ALL countries ought to be hard at work doing?

Kobojunkie:

Hello dumbo, isn't that what ALL countries ought to be hard at work doing?

Are you ok , Who's dumbo ? Btw Who told you espionage is an effective tool for diplomacy ?

~Bluetooth:

When some of us talk about western imperialism,hegemony,expanionist and oppression carried by Us and other european countries,they would start talking trash;calling you racist.
Thank God,wikileaks is blowing their yansh for the world to see.

I couldn't agree more with what you just said.  These people that are so blind to the evils of the U.S. (foreign policy) and their agents really confound me.  I've seen some outrageous comments on an earlier thread.  Already seen a couple here.  What is wrong with "our" people?  It's sickening how blind some of them are.  I applaud WikiLeaks.

And, it's not simple espionage.  Wait until we see all their notes about all the leaders they worked to overthrow in Africa, etc. 

-Isale Gangan