Réf. : [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: New information related to ICANN NairobiMeeting

[Emile G. ONANGA-ANOTHO]

Salut Glen de Saint Géry (fais pas attention à mon mauvais Anglais)
 
Well, it's a good thing and both very good news.
We must also think positively in what each other want to identify absolutely
African, may the ICANN community is confident in the initiatives of the
African authorities, and I think we might as well proceed rather than being
in a perpetual anxiety that eventually even tarnish the glory of Africa!
 
Thanks Glen! Sincerely.
 
Emile Gaston ONANGA-ANOTHO
Conseiller du Directeur Général de l'ARTEL
Chargé de l'Informatique
Tél: +241 07285706
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De : Glen de Saint Géry
Date : 12/02/2010 01:13:28
A : africann at afrinic.net
Sujet : [AfrICANN-discuss] FW: New information related to ICANN
NairobiMeeting
 


Note that this information is also posted at the ICANN website at:
http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm

Dear ICANN Community,

Within the last 24 hours, we received an unclassified report from the United
States’ Department of State related to the Kenyatta International Conference
Center, the venue for our upcoming meeting (attached below). 

The types of threats outlined in that communication are difficult to assess.
ICANN is now reaching out to different parties in Kenya and elsewhere to see
if it is possible to better assess the situation, and of course will share
any further information with you.

Sammy Buruchara, Chairman of the ICANN 2010 Local Steering Committee in
Nairobi has already provided the following information:
“In relation with the Security threat by Al Shabaab to US Embassy and KICC,
I wish to on behalf of ICANN 2010 Local Organizing committee and on behalf
of the relevant Kenya Government Security Agencies state the following:

The Kenya Government is aware of the Security Threat by Al Shabaab on KICC
and on the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Our security organs that
include National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) and Kenya
Anti-Terrorism Police have been alerted and will make appropriate security
responses to deal with this threat. Through their network of security agents
 they have made contingency plans to thwart any possible terrorist plot that
will target Nairobi City, including  KICC and all the Hotels in which
delegates will be hosted, and the US Embassy.

I wish to assure ICANN Community that the Kenya Government is committed to
ensure your safety during the ICANN event and will take necessary security
measures to guarantee the safety of all participants during the Conference.”

In the most transparent manner possible, ICANN will continue to share
information as it becomes available. Just like you, we’re processing this
information, and seeing how and if we need to update procedures and plans
for the upcoming meeting.

Sincerely,
Doug Brent

Information from U.S. State Department
 
“As of early February 2010, individuals affiliated with al-Shabaab
al-Islamiya were planning suicide bombing attacks on the US Embassy and
Kenyan International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya.  The individuals
were targeting the KICC because it was deemed the largest and oldest
building associated with the Kenyan government.  The US Embassy was targeted
for its support of the Kenyan government.  As of early February, the
individuals planning to carry out the attacks were living in Somali
communities in Kenya.  We have no additional information regarding the
possible individuals involved in the plot, timing, or method of the attack.
 
This is all the information we have at this time, and we will continue to
keep you updated if there are any potential updates.” 
 
 
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