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| Kissinger Watch #5 - 09 | |
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| The government of the United Kingdom DID approve its request to question Henry Kissinger | |
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| Madrid, April 26, 2002 Statement of Dr. Juan E. Garcés and Mr. Manuel Murillo, Chief Plaintiffs' Attorneys in the case before the Audiencia Nacional of Spain against Augusto Pinochet and others, for genocide, terrorism, and torture Contact: Tel: 34-91-531-1989; fax: 34-91-531-6811 | |
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| STATEMENT REGARDING THE SPANISH COURT’S REQUEST OF APRIL 18 TO QUESTION MR. HENRY KISSINGER ABOUT ACTS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM COMMITTED AS PART OF OPERATION "CONDOR". The National Court of Spain has been informed by British Authorities that the government of the United Kingdom DID approve its request to question Henry Kissinger about terrorist acts committed as part of operation Condor. News reports indicating that the request had not been approved were inaccurate. British authorities submitted the Spanish (and French) Court’s questions to Mr. Kissinger. Mr. Kissinger refused to cooperate with the Spanish (and French) judicial investigation. British Authorities confirmed Mr. Kissinger’s refusal to cooperate in a message to the Audiencia Nacional, communicated via INTERPOL on April 22. The complete text of this communication can be found below (translated from Spanish). Kissinger’s response demonstrates an unfortunate disrespect for European judicial authorities. His unwillingness to cooperate suggests a blatant lack of concern for Law and judicial processes. Moreover, that Kissinger would refuse to answer questions actually submitted to him by British authorities further heightens suspicions about what he has to hide. "TEXT: "With regard to this matter, and in response to the request for international judicial assistance directed to the Authorities of the United Kingdom, requesting the questioning of American national Henry KISSINGER, we attach copies of the faxes received in London, whose content is as follows: "We have been in contact with the office of Dr. Henry Kissinger, as well as with the US Departament of State. Attached we remit the message that the US Embassy in London sent by fax. "Dr. Kissinger has refused to testify about his knowledge of the events referred to in the rogatory letter. Apparently, he has taken this decision on the advice of the US Departament of State. "According to the law of the United Kingdom, it is not possible to take testimony from witnesses without their consent. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we cannot help with this matter. "Please note that according to both Dr. Kissinger’s office and the Departament of State, they might respond differently if you make a formal request directly to the US government." "Attached document from the US Embassy in London: "Dear Sir : Following up on our conversation this morning, with regard to your office’s request to take the statement of Dr. Kissinger when he comes to London, the US government would like to inform Interpol-London,that any request by Spanish Judicial Authorities for judicial assistance in thos matter should be addressed directly to the US government, as the request relates to matters arising when Dr. Kissinger was Secretary of State. "Dr. Kissinger, therefore, will not be able to respond to the Spanish request directly during his time in London." | |
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