Wikileak - Crise 2009, Madagascar et les USA

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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ANTANANARIVO 000193

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR AF/E-MBEYZEROV

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV MA
SUBJECT: CUTTING NON-HUMANITARIAN AID TO MADAGASCAR

¶1. (SBU) SUMMARY: Post strongly supports suspending all
non-humanitarian aid to Madagascar in the wake the recent
unconstitutional transfer of power.  In doing so, in order to
continue to support the impoverished Malagasy people to the largest
extent possible while still sending an unmistakable signal to new
leadership about what they need to do to re-establish constitutional
rule, we suggest distinguishing between direct
government-to-government programs, which should be terminated or
suspended immediately (e.g. MCC, DOD, law enforcement training), and
the far larger humanitarian portion represented by USAID and other
agencies at post.  Maintaining the assistance that directly benefits
the impoverished people of Madagascar, while cutting aid to an
undemocratic government, would be consistent with U.S. values and
maintain our warm and enduring relations with the people of
Madagascar, while delivering on our promise that there would be
consequences for pursuing an extra-constitutional path.  Post
believes that the USG can continue to positively impact the lives of
millions in one of the world's poorest countries, without
compromising on important principles in the process. END SUMMARY.