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Extraction Summary
9
People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Email correspondence / draft strategic communication
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Summary
This document is an email chain involving lobbyist Vinoda Basnayake and Elisabeth Feliho regarding a strategic letter concerning the 'arbitrary detention' of Mr. Wade (likely Karim Wade) in Senegal. The top portion of the document contains a draft statement urging the U.S. and Obama Administration to intervene against President Sall's actions in Senegal. The email correspondence below discusses timing the release of this letter to coincide with an upcoming Amnesty International human rights report.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Vinoda Basnayake | Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations |
Recipient of the email; affiliated with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
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| Bob Crowe | Recipient |
Addressed in the email regarding the draft letter.
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| Elisabeth Feliho | Sender |
Sent the email with the revised draft letter regarding Mr. Wade.
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| Cheikh Tidiane Sy | CC Recipient |
Copied on the email.
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| Mohamed Seydou Diagne | CC Recipient |
Copied on the email.
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| El Hadji Amadou Sall | CC Recipient |
Copied on the email.
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| Macky Sall | President of Senegal |
Mentioned in the draft text as 'President Sall'; accused of retrogressing democracy.
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| Mr. Wade | Political Prisoner / Rival |
Subject of the 'arbitrary detention' and the draft letter; political rival to President Sall.
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| Barack Obama | President of the United States |
Mentioned in the draft text regarding his views on Africa.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP |
Law firm employing Vinoda Basnayake.
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| United States Government |
Referenced as 'United States' and 'The U.S.' in the draft text.
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| UN Working Group |
Mentioned as having requested the release of Mr. Wade.
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| Amnesty International |
Mentioned regarding an upcoming worldwide report on human rights.
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| Obama Administration |
Urged not to let work be compromised in Senegal.
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Timeline (1 events)
2016-02-24
Amnesty International scheduled to issue its worldwide report on human rights situation.
Worldwide
Locations (6)
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General region discussed regarding democracy trends.
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Cited as an example of democracy.
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Cited as an example of democracy.
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Focus of the document; described as potentially retrogressing in democracy.
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Urged to intervene in the situation.
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Location of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP office.
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Relationships (2)
Email correspondence coordinating on a draft letter.
Text refers to Wade as Sall's 'political rival'.
Key Quotes (3)
"The destabilization of democracy in Senegal could have significant consequences in the entire region."Source
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Quote #1
"The U.S. should call for President Sall to honor the request of the UN Working Group and release his political rival Mr. Wade"Source
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Quote #2
"We strongly recommend to wait Wednesday or Tuesday this week before sending the letter as Amnesty International will issue on Wednesday 24th February its worldwide report on human right situation."Source
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Quote #3
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (2,301 characters)
In light of the trend toward democracy in Africa as exemplified by Nigeria and Guinea, it is very concerning that one of the United States' closest allies and Africa's strongest democracies appears to be retrogressing. The destabilization of democracy in Senegal could have significant consequences in the entire region. The United States must get in front of this negative trend before spreads across Africa and it is too late. The U.S. should call for President Sall to honor the request of the UN Working Group and release his political rival Mr. Wade and also keep his pledge of a 5 year presidential mandate. President Obama has said that Africa is more important than ever to security and prosperity in the U.S. We have worked very hard in implementing and prioritizing democracy and democratic succession in Africa. The Obama administration must not let our hard work be compromised in Senegal, we have worked too hard and come too far.
Vinoda Basnayake
Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations
[Redacted]
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: [Redacted]
Fax: [Redacted]
www.nelsonmullins.com
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Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations
[Redacted]
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: [Redacted]
Fax: [Redacted]
www.nelsonmullins.com
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From: elisabeth feliho [mailto: [Redacted]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:20 AM
To: Vinoda Basnayake; Bob Crowe
Cc: Cheikh Tidiane Sy; Mohamed Seydou Diagne; El Hadji Amadou Sall
Subject: Revised letter. Arbitrary detention of Mr. Wade
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:20 AM
To: Vinoda Basnayake; Bob Crowe
Cc: Cheikh Tidiane Sy; Mohamed Seydou Diagne; El Hadji Amadou Sall
Subject: Revised letter. Arbitrary detention of Mr. Wade
Dear Vinoda and Bob,
Please see attached the last version of the revised draft letter. We have made some modifications and amendments we submit to your proposal. You can finalize the letter as it suits you. We strongly recommend to wait Wednesday or Tuesday this week before sending the letter as Amnesty International will issue on Wednesday 24th February its worldwide report on human right situation. It is highly probable that major statement will be made on Mr. Wade case in the report on Senegal, which will give us more input for the letter.
Many thanks and best regards.
EF
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This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure.
This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure.
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