DOS Memo from Arthur E. Dewey to Sec. Powell requesting an meeting with ICRC President, Jakob Kellenberger on either January 12-16. The purpose of the meeting is to exchange views on key humanitarian issues relating to detainees in Iraq.
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PARB TO: The Secretary
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PRM FROM: PRM - Arthur E. Dew
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NEA SUBJECT: Appointment Request: Mr. Jakob Kellenberger,
SWC I President, International Committee of the Red
(JM) Cross (ICRC), between January 12-16.
Request: Office call at the request of PRM with strong
agreement from L.
Timing: Anytime between January 12-16 for 30-45 minutes;
his schedule is flexible.
Purpose: To exchange views on key humanitarian issues
relating to detainees in the war against
terrorism and the conflict in Iraq.
Key objectives are:
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discuss ICRC's ongoing concerns about the
treatment of detainees in Afghanistan and in
Guantanamo;
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discuss threats to the security of humanitarian
workers, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan;
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discuss next steps in ongoing effort to enable
the Magen David Adom Society of Israel to join
the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
CONFIDENTIAL
Classified by: A/S Arthur E. Dewey
Reason E.O. 12958 1.4 (b) and (d)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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REVIEW AUTHOR! I 1 : FRANK E SCHMELZER
DATE/CASE ID: 23 SEP 2004 200303827
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Other Appoint-
ments Sought: NSA Rice (at her request): U/S Dobriansky;
Legal Advisor Taft; and DoD Deputy Secretary
Wolfowitz (at his request).
Media:.None
Recommendation:
That you agree to meet ICRC President
Kellenberger between January 12-16 in your
office.
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