Expulsion of Chagossians
| Submitted | July 14, 2016 |
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From: Caitlin Russell
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
-Correspondence between the United States Navy and the London Foreign Office from 1964 - 1971, including cables, memos, and audio transmissions.
-All files, records, reports, memos, talking papers, "game plans" and summary papers concerning the expulsion of the Chagossian people from Diego Garcia, and their relocation to Mauritius and Seychelles.
-Training materials from the U.S. Navy for people coming to work and live on Diego Garcia.
-Any survey done by U.S. Navy on the conditions of the Chagossians' lives in exile.
-Any feasibility studies about the fitness of Diego Garcia and any or all of the other islands in the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known the Chagos Archipelago, for the return of the Chagossian people to the islands to live.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Russell
From: FOIA/PA
Ms. Russell,
Thank you for your FOIA request below. Unfortunately, USFF is not the appropriate processing command for the data you seek. In an effort to assist you, I am coordinating with other FOIA offices to locate the correct place. I hope to have something soon.
Sincerely,
Linda J. Alvers
USFF FOIA/PA/Admin Coordinator (N01P1)
(Com) 757-836-3630
(DSN) 836-3630
linda.alvers@navy.mil
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From: DONFOIA-PA@navy.mil
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d280d628ab)
* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2016-008220
* Requester Name: Caitlin Russell
* Date Submitted: 07/14/2016
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: I hereby request the following records: -Correspondence between the United States Navy and the London Foreign Office from 1964 - 1971, including cables, memos, and audio transmissions. -All files, records, reports, memos, talking papers, "game plans" and summary papers concerning the expulsion of the Chagossian people from Diego Garcia, and their relocation to Mauritius and Seychelles. -Training materials from the U.S. Navy for people coming to work and live on Diego Garcia. -Any survey done by U.S. Navy on the conditions of the Chagossians' lives in exile. -Any feasibility studies about the fitness of Diego Garcia and any or all of the other islands in the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known the Chagos Archipelago, for the return of the Chagossian people to the islands to live.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 14, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Alvers, Linda J CIV USFF, N01P
Ms. Russell,
I was notified today by the DON FOIA Office that you'd like an update on the status of your request. First, I'd like to apologize for not reaching out to you earlier to inform you of the referral. I thought the FOIA online system would do that automatically.
The data you were requested on the expulsion of the Chagossian people from Diego Garcia, and their relocation to Mauritius and Seychelles was not originated, and is not held, by US Fleet Forces Command. With the help of the DON FOIA office, it was determined that the Region Legal Service Office in Japan was the correct processing point. It was forwarded to that command, through the FOIA Online system, on August 2, 2016, for action and direct response to you.
The POCs for RLSO Japan are maryann.stampfli@fe.navy.mil or Christine.broussard@fe.navy.mil.
I have sent them an email asking for confirmation that they have received your FOIA request, since you obviously haven't heard anything from them. I will let you know as soon as I hear anything.
Once again, I apologize for not getting this information to you sooner. If you don't hear something soon, please email me back and I will engage the DON FOIA Office for additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Linda J. Alvers
USFF FOIA/PA/Admin Coordinator (N01P1)
(Com) 757-836-3630
(DSN) 836-3630
linda.alvers@navy.mil
WARNING: This is an official Department of Defense communication. Some emails may be encrypted and require CAC certification to view. Emails, or their attachments, containing personally identifiable information are "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" (FOUO) - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties.
If you received this e-mail in error or if you have any questions, please notify me immediately by return e-mail or by calling DSN/COM 757-836-3630.
From: Alvers, Linda J CIV USFF, N01P
Ms. Russell,
I received a response from RLSO Japan this morning. They have your FOIA request and it is in processing. They anticipate a response to you within the next week. However, if you have further questions regarding the processing of your request, please contact their FOIA coordinator using the information below. Please keep in mind the 13 hour time difference when communicating with them.
Cynthia D. Patt
Regional FOIA Coordinator, Paralegal Specialist
Office of the Force Judge Advocate, CNFJ
DSN (315) 243-7649
TEL 011-81-46-816-7649
Dialing from Japan Comm: 046-816-7649
Email: Cynthia.Patt@fe.navy.mil
I hope this information has been helpful.
Sincerely,
Linda J. Alvers
USFF FOIA/PA/Admin Coordinator (N01P1)
(Com) 757-836-3630
(DSN) 836-3630
linda.alvers@navy.mil
WARNING: This is an official Department of Defense communication. Some emails may be encrypted and require CAC certification to view. Emails, or their attachments, containing personally identifiable information are "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" (FOUO) - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties.
If you received this e-mail in error or if you have any questions, please notify me immediately by return e-mail or by calling DSN/COM 757-836-3630.
From: Caitlin Russell
You've been very helpful, thank you!
From: Alvers, Linda J CIV USFF, N01P
My pleasure, ma'am. Have a nice day!
Sincerely,
Linda J. Alvers
USFF FOIA/PA/Admin Coordinator (N01P1)
(Com) 757-836-3630
(DSN) 836-3630
linda.alvers@navy.mil
WARNING: This is an official Department of Defense communication. Some emails may be encrypted and require CAC certification to view. Emails, or their attachments, containing personally identifiable information are "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" (FOUO) - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties.
If you received this e-mail in error or if you have any questions, please notify me immediately by return e-mail or by calling DSN/COM 757-836-3630.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 14, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
I forwarded the Response to Ms. Caitlin Russell on September 1, 2016 via
email. Please let me know if it was not received.
Very Respectfully,
Cynthia D. Patt
Regional FOIA Coordinator, Paralegal Specialist
Office of the Force Judge Advocate, CNFJ
DSN (315) 243-7649
TEL 011-81-46-816-7649
Dialing from Japan Comm: 046-816-7649
Email: Cynthia.Patt@fe.navy.mil
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From: Caitlin Russell
Hi Miss Pat,
I did not receive the Sept. 1 email. Can you resend it please?
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Do you have access to AMREDEC? It's possible that the files were too large
and therefore, never made it thru.
From: Caitlin Russell
I do not.
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Ok, I will sent this in several emails, if necessary.
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This is the last one.....
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