Memo confirming Sec. Powell's meeting with International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) President Kellenberger on May 27, 2004. Meeting objectives include discussing ICRC’s ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of detainees in Afghanistan and Guantanamo. Contents heavily redacted.
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BRIEFING MEMORANDUM RELEASED IN PART
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DECL: 5/22/13
TO::The Secretary
FROM::PRM - Arthur E. Dewey (4°1
SUBJECT: Your Meeting with International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC) President Jakob Kellenberger on May 27
at 11:30 a.m. for 15 minutes
ICRC President Kellenberger is visiting Washington
May 27-28. Our objectives:
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To express appreciation for ICRC's critical humanitarian
role in Iraq regarding maintaining life-saving water
supplies, crucial elements of the electrical systems,
assistance to hospitals, and visits to POWs.
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To discuss ICRC's ongoing concerns about the treatment of
detainees in Afghanistan and in Guantanamo.
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Classified by: A/S Arthur E. Dewey
Reason: E.O. 12958 1.5 (B) and (D)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK L SCHMELZER DATE/CASE ID: 30 SEP 2004 200303827
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Tab 1 - Key Issues with Background
Tab 2 - Participants
Tab 3 - Biographic Information
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