BBC PUBLISHES ALL LEAKED DOCUMENTS© ON THE SUBJECT OF EGYPT SITUATION
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
No, the Bahraini government does not have the resources necessary to assist on this scale to victims of the crisis. Our resources are currently limited, as we are currently suppressing mounting demonstrations within Bahrain proper from its Shia majority.
The Bahraini military does not have the ability to project force outside of the Kingdom of Bahrain due and adjacent territorial waters, due to the civil disturbances within Manamah and surrounding areas.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
His Royal Highness’ government, King Abdullah Aziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, takes the view that the situation in Egypt is extremely dire at present. Egypt is a major ally within the Arab world as a representative of the moderate Arab camp and stands to contribute greatly to regional instability (including the domestic security situation here in Saudi Arabia). However, the government here is Riyadh would like to reiterate that its situation is secure at the present, and enjoys the support of the vast majority of the population.
The Saudi government demands that the world community recognize the heinous crime committed in Egypt, and the culprits who have the blood of president Hosni Mubarak on their hands should be immediately be brought to justice. The Government of Saudi Arabia will only accept an Egyptian presidency held by the Vice President with the full support of the military. Under no circumstances are we to endorse “revolutionary” Islamic or secular movements within the country. The Mukhabarat (Saudi Intelligence) believes that unrest in Egypt, if successful, may spread to other Arab countries, including Yemen, Syria, Sudan, and Jordan. This is particularly worrying in the case of Yemen’s instability on our border, and also Jordan as a fellow monarchy.
THIS INFORMATION IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL. The government urges you to help form a coalition of like-minded states, especially allies in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) to preserve the long-term stability of the region.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
The Government of Mauritania recognizes and appreciates your diction but asks in the future that you limit yourself to briefer discourse. However, we are concerned about the situation in Egypt. Due to the strong presence of the military within our own political system, as well as the similarity of economic situations shared by many north African states, we fear that disturbances in Cairo may spread if not contained. Thus, we urge you, as the representative of the glorious Islamic State of Mauritania, to recognize the new Vice-President for the time being.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
The Government of King Mohammed VI recognizes the Vice-President’s regime and calls for stability across the region. We are also facing domestic dissent caused by rising prices. Resources, however, are limited in what can be done to support Egypt.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Egypt doesn’t have a plan for refugees; Egypt is the most important subject at the moment itself and precludes discussion of all other relevant topics. UAE nationals have been warned about the situation and have means of getting out adequately; the embassy has arranged for VIPs and businessmen to leave the Cairo airport, bound for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Eritrea is beset by its own internal challenges at the moment and is unable to offer material support or military assistance to Egypt. You are restricted to working with other nations in order to effect any changes on the ground.
Note: please do not be repetitive in your stating of inquiries to the central government
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Iraq’s relationship with Egypt has been stable and improving since the accession of Prime Minister Al-Malki to the helm of leadership. The Iraqi government has not issued any formal proclamations regarding the protests; it is an internal matter in Cairo. However, certain political Shia clerics and substantial Arab nationalist parties within Iraq have voiced sympathy with the demonstrators, and are calling for the “radical youth” to rise up in a similar fashion. Revolutionary statements have been seen on some Shia parliamentary websites urging solidarity with Cairenes. Iraqis are largely safe in Egypt, and in fact, some have been seen as participating in the demonstrations, according to our embassy in Cairo. Iraq’s government is unable at this time to provide material support and aid, given that we are still dealing with our own security situation and a heavy American presence. Iraq has not yet affirmed or denied the legitimacy of the Vice-President’s government. We ask that you refrain from outright recognition until a clear parliamentary consensus has been reached in Baghdad as to avoid inflaming public opinion. Again, please wait for the results from parliament before taking any action to legitimize or condemn the regime. Doing so will risk Iraq’s own fragile political situation. We must observe carefully and see the reverberations of the events in Cairo before a sound policy can be made.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
India is currently dealing with a substantial Naxalite insurgency in over third of India’s states, having no additional troops ready at this moment. Troops already in Egypt will be on standby. Naturally, India wishes to safeguard the wishes of the people and democratic process, but cannot and will not interfere by toppling the government of sovereign state. On the other hand, India must voice its strongest support of the people’s will in Cairo, and should not allow the Vice-President’s government to re-solidify into the immovable mass of dictatorship that formed the hallmark of Mubarak’s regime.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Hezbollah Majlis on Foreign Relations
Subject: Egypt Situation
Given the ineptitude of the current Hariri government in dealing with the various problems facing our good Lebanon, it has come to us to assist you where Ministry of Foreign Affairs dare not offer an opinion. The new Fayad government in Beirut will chart a new course for Lebanon respecting the will of the people in creating a state immersed in its Arab roots and Islamic character. We urge you to show solidarity with the protestors in Egypt and reject outright the Western-supported Vice-President of Egypt, as it remains a quintessentially secular, military regime in bed with Zionist conspirators in the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. At the same time, we recognize the limitations of our own state with regards to such assistance. However, should it be seen necessary by your informed eyes, we would be more than willing to stake our lives for the will of the people in establishing an Islamic state and recognizing the legitimacy of the Muslim Brotherhood through force of arms.
Your Brothers in God,
Hezbollah
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Egypt is in chaos. Our embassy has not had time to react properly, but we urge you to recognize the succession of the legitimate Vice-President. Of course, the situation in Yemen is far from optimal, and mirrors in great regard the protests in Cairo. Our own government is barely able to maintain order in San’aa and Aden currently, and needs a resounding victory for the Vice-President and the forces of stability against those of chaotic populism and Islamism within regional powers.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
It remains clear that the situation in Egypt should be given preeminent status in negotiations over all other issues. Please convey to the best of your ability the capability and constitutional authority of the Vice-President in assuming leadership in Cairo after the tragic assassination of President Mubarak.
Clearly, those behind this heinous act have forever tainted the so-called “peaceful” spirit of protests by plunging the nation into wanton bloodshed, paralyzing our economy and livelihoods. The message that must be brought across is that WE WILL NOT TOLERATE DISSENT on this issue and that nations that are perceived as backing the protestors must be clearly called out and denounced publicly for their ideological radicalism and betrayal of stability and the Arab cause headed by the Eagle of Egypt.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Comoros does not have a particularly pivotal relationship with Egypt at this time, while we do have diplomatic representation. We would have no means of knowing if any real structural changes are at work in Cairo. Our knowledge is limited to the international press. Please feel free to pursue whatever policy you deem prudent in the interests of the Comoros. We have no information on the Comoran population in Cairo.
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To: Representative in the Arab League
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Egypt Situation
Qatar urges stability in the region. We have received former Tunisian President Ben Ali’s family and serve as a potential place of refuge in case of further instability for the Vice-President. Please immediately recognize the Vice-President’s government; you should pursue aligning your interest with other Gulf States (specifically Saudi Arabia) in this affair. The Government of Qatar is willing to provide $1-2 billion Qatari Riyals to assist the day-to-day affairs of Egypt, should you so choose to pursue it.
Al-Jazeera, on the other hand, can talk as much as it wants, as the Emir has insisted it remains free to pursue whatever journalistic perspective it wishes, even if it opposes official Qatari policy. That said, Qatar does not see any imminent danger to itself from a popular revolt in Cairo; however, it would do serious damage to regional stability, especially in Yemen (which affects our relationship with Saudi Arabia).
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To: UNSC Representative
From: Home Government
Subject: Situation in Egypt
Diplomatic ties with Egypt have not been affected. However, the government of Jordan has a strong interest in recognizing the legitimacy of the Vice-President. We are enduring serious protests that have already caused the removal of the Prime Minister via Royal Decree a few days ago, and a victory for the protestors risks endangering the stability of the monarchy in Amman. Do whatever you feel is necessary to preserve the status quo in Cairo. Jordan, due to its own protests, has a limited ability to project military force abroad to Egypt, but would wish to see a continuation of stable rule (even rule similar to Mubarak) in the future in Egypt.
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To: UNSC Representative
From: Home Government
Subject: Situation in Egypt
Sudan views the developments in Cairo as highly dangerous to its own political stability, and urges its representative to immediately support the Vice-President’s regime. Protests might occur in Khartoum against our own government should the protestors succeed. Furthermore, due to the campaign in the south against the Dinka, we are unable to provide material support for Egypt at this time. Naturally, we expect the SPLM government in South Sudan to be vocally supportive of the protests. Feel free to assist Egypt’s new government within debate.
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To: UNSC Representative
From: Home Government
Subject: Situation in Egypt
Djibouti is undergoing protests mirroring those happening in Cairo. However, due to a large foreign presence of French and US troops, these are unlikely to succeed in toppling the government. The US cannot assist you in sending military forces, although you have the support of the US in declaring the Vice-President’s regime to be legitimate. Failing to aid Egypt in debate and a victory for the protestors will make the situation at home more difficult. Long-term solutions will involve creating a more stable Egypt and guaranteeing both freedom of expression as well as a strong hand on the security situation. The new Egyptian government will be looking for support abroad, and will need the financial backing of the Gulf States; you should work closely with them in order to guarantee the Vice-President’s government can supply basic surfaces
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To: UNSC Representative
From: Home Government
Subject: Situation in Egypt
The current diplomatic relations with Cairo are secure. At the same time, we view the deterioration of the situation in Egypt as highly dangerous to our own political legitimacy. Protestors have gathered in Damascus mirroring the ones in Cairo, demanding further government accountability and calling for political reform. However, they have not (as of yet) directly called the Syrian president to be illegitimate. We should use the energy of the protests at home as a catalyst to make cosemetic reforms but assist Egypt by recognizing the Vice-President’s government. No Syrian officials are currently in danger. Failure to work with the Gulf States in financially backing the Vice-President’s regime, as well as coming out strongly in debate to denounce those who are calling for solidarity with the protestors are key to avoid allowing stability to continue in Egypt and at home in Syria. Your government is depending on you.
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