Bomb Al Jazeera - non denial denial

[kpete]

Bomb Al Jazeera - non denial denial
Category: al-Jazeera memo — Bob @ 7:50 pm
From BlairWatch

The wonderful FOIA Blog put in a request under the Freedom of Information Act to release the bomb memo. Within the 20 day limit, they got a reply.


"Thank you for your e-mail of 24 November in which you request a copy of any memos or notes that record President Bush’s discussions with the Prime Minister about the bombing of the al-Jazeera television station in Qatar…

I can confirm that the Cabinet Office holds information which is relevant to your request.

The information comes under section 27 (international relations). Section (27)(1)(a) applies where disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice relations between the United Kingdom and any other state."


Translation: Yes the bombing of al Jazeera was discussed - I can confirm that the Cabinet Office holds information which is relevant to your request - but we can’t release it as it would embarrass George and Tony.

The fact that bombing TV stations is against international law doesn’t mean a damn thing to them.
http://polizeros.com/2005/12/22/bomb-al-jazeera-non-denial-denial/

[bluestateguy]

1. Imagine this...

The Kerry Administration orders an airstrike on a Fox News crew in Afghanistan or Iraq.

aaaaaand that would be OK with the Freepers?

[Poll_Blind]

2. Was the name at the bottom (before edit) the name of a justice dept...

...official who turned down the FOIA request or the person requesting it? Sorry, you turned off PM's so I have to respond publicly. :-( I am only interested if that person was the official who turned down the request.

PB