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FW: [ccTLDcommunity] FW: Nairobi Update - 12 Feb. 2010
by Chris Disspain Feb. 15, 2010

Feb. 15, 2010

All, I thought you might like to see this posted by Eberhard to the community list. Cheers, Chris Disspain CEO - auDA au Domain Administration Ltd <mailto:ceo@auda.org.au> ceo(a)auda.org.au <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. Dear Doug, thank you (or rather not) for the security information posted at http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-12feb10-en.htm and emailed. Now I have my own opinion about the choice of Nairobi as the venue of the African ICANN meeting, but this is very much influenced by the fact that we submitted a bid to have this very meeting in Windhoek. But, I am really getting upset about the lack of professionalism with which this is (mis)handled. But I feel it my duty to inject some sense of reality into the topic and support my African brothers, and not just because out of solidarity. Uncorroborated, untested, unevaluated and uninterpreted rumors like the one giving raise to this thread should not be published until they have been corroborated, tested, evaluated and interpreted unless there is a credible threat requiring urgent changes in plans (which is clearly not the case here). This can be done in almost all cases within 24 hours as has been done in this case. I have taken the trouble to look up the travel pages for Kenya of the Department of State, the French and German Foreign Ministries and the Foreign Office. Neither one has listed any recent changes in their travel advisories. Not even the State Department has listed this particular issue on their web site, which tells me something how credible they think it is. In other words since the decision to hold the meeting there was taken nothing really has changed. Which has been the point I have made on the conference call already. I strongly urge to continue concentrating on your laudable efforts to make a success out of the situation we are finding ourselves in. greetings, el -- Dr. Eberhard W. Lisse \ / Senior Member, Omadhina (cc) accounts(a)omadhina.co.NA / * | Telephone: +264 81 124 6733 (cell) PO Box 98256 \ /Please do NOT send e-mail to el(a)lisse.NA Windhoek Namibia ;____/ if it is in ANY way DNS/Omadhina related ------ End of Forwarded Message __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4866 (20100214) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

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Nairobi meeting
by Chris Disspain Feb. 15, 2010

Feb. 15, 2010

All, You will have seen the various announcements about security issues that have arisen regarding the Nairobi meeting. The latest is at http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-12feb10-en.htm. I thought that you might be interested to note that Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has sought advice from the Australian Threat Assessment Centre (ATAC) on the advisory the US Department of State provided and has indicated that ATAC has assessed the threat as non-credible, and therefore has decided to not upgrade its travel advisory for Nairobi. When I am asked (as I have been several times) what the ccNSO's view is on continuing with the Nairobi meeting I have said that we remain committed to having the meeting and supporting our African colleagues. This is still my view but it would help me enormously if council members would confirm that this is their view as well or let me know if you feel differently. Cheers, Chris Disspain CEO - auDA au Domain Administration Ltd <mailto:ceo@auda.org.au> ceo(a)auda.org.au <http://www.auda.org.au/> www.auda.org.au Important Notice - This email may contain information which is confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is intended for the use of the named addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or copy any part of this email. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Dial in details Council Call 9 February 12:00 UTC
by Kristina Nordstrom Feb. 15, 2010

Feb. 15, 2010

Dear Councillors, Please find below and attached the dial in details for the Council Call next week on 9 February at 12:00 UTC. If you require a dial out, please let me know before 6 February. Kind regards, Kristina / ccNSO Secretariat Number for US/Canada: 800 550 6865 Conference ID: 5258

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Nairobi Update - 12 Feb. 2010
by Gabriella Schittek Feb. 13, 2010

Feb. 13, 2010

This announcement is also posted at http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-12feb10-en.htm 12 Feb. 10 Nairobi Update ICANN continues to actively monitor and respond to the possible security threat information posted on the ICANN site yesterday. We continue to actively work with our Kenyan hosts and security providers in the region. As stated in Mr. Sammy Buruchara's message yesterday, and confirmed in further calls with Kenyans today, the meeting hosts are committed to the security of this meeting, and are offering even higher levels of direct coordination among the different agencies providing security. ICANN staff have also reached out to on-the-ground security experts to better interpret the information provided. As has been explained to us, general threats of this kind are common; what made this particular communication worthy of mention is that it has identified a specific venue that has not generally been the target of previous threats. After over-night outreach to various governments and agencies in the region, we have received no information from other sources confirming or denying the threat to the specific venue. Members of the ICANN community have already started to register views as to what should happen next. We are listening, and there are clearly a wide variety of views already expressed. Staff is evaluating a full range of options for handling the meeting. At the same time, work continues at a fever-pitch to prepare a final Nairobi agenda for posting Monday, along with about 15 new gTLD documents, a draft Fiscal Year 11 Budget and much more. An internal staff group, which I lead, is meeting at least daily on this topic, and will continue to do so over the weekend and through the U.S. holiday on Monday. I will make sure the community gets any new relevant information when we do, and that we stay on top of any possible adjustments to the Nairobi meeting plans. Sincerely, Doug Brent Chief Operating Officer

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ccNSO dinner Nairobi
by Gabriella Schittek Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

Dear all, I'm pleased to inform you that there will be another ccNSO members dinner in Nairobi. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, 9th March at 19.30 - 21.30 in the "Sarova Stanely Hotel". See below for more information. Please, let me know by the 1st March at the latest whether you would like to attend. Also, please indicate whether you are vegetarian or have any other special food requirements. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Many thanks to our hosts Kenic, who kindly arranged the dinner and also a huge thank you to our sponsors that made the dinner possible: CIRA (.ca), Nominet (.uk), auDA (.au) and SIDN (.nl). Kind regards, Gabi ---- Date/ Time: Tuesday 9th March 2010, 7:30 PM - 9.30 PM Venue Sarova Stanely Hotel Pool Deck - 5th Floor Theme Africa Attire Smart casual Shuttle Shuttles will be available at KICC to Sarova Stanely hotel from 6:30 - 7:00 PM Shuttles will be available at Sarova Stanely to Hotels at 9:30 PM However Stanley is a few block away from KICC, 10 minutes walk, attendees who may choose to walk. About the Sarova Stanely The Sarova Stanley is one of Nairobi?s finest; with its enhanced old charm and historic features, the hotel remains a significant landmark in the center of the city. Set in a convenient position within the City Center, at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue & Kimathi Street, The Stanley is ideal for both the business and leisure traveller, offering refreshing hospitality.

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New information related to ICANN Nairobi Meeting
by Gabriella Schittek Feb. 12, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010

Note that this information is also posted at the ICANN website at: http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm Dear ICANN Community, Within the last 24 hours, we received an unclassified report from the United States' Department of State related to the Kenyatta International Conference Center, the venue for our upcoming meeting (attached below). The types of threats outlined in that communication are difficult to assess. ICANN is now reaching out to different parties in Kenya and elsewhere to see if it is possible to better assess the situation, and of course will share any further information with you. Sammy Buruchara, Chairman of the ICANN 2010 Local Steering Committee in Nairobi has already provided the following information: "In relation with the Security threat by Al Shabaab to US Embassy and KICC, I wish to on behalf of ICANN 2010 Local Organizing committee and on behalf of the relevant Kenya Government Security Agencies state the following: The Kenya Government is aware of the Security Threat by Al Shabaab on KICC and on the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Our security organs that include National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) and Kenya Anti-Terrorism Police have been alerted and will make appropriate security responses to deal with this threat. Through their network of security agents, they have made contingency plans to thwart any possible terrorist plot that will target Nairobi City, including KICC and all the Hotels in which delegates will be hosted, and the US Embassy. I wish to assure ICANN Community that the Kenya Government is committed to ensure your safety during the ICANN event and will take necessary security measures to guarantee the safety of all participants during the Conference." In the most transparent manner possible, ICANN will continue to share information as it becomes available. Just like you, we're processing this information, and seeing how and if we need to update procedures and plans for the upcoming meeting. Sincerely, Doug Brent Information from U.S. State Department "As of early February 2010, individuals affiliated with al-Shabaab al-Islamiya were planning suicide bombing attacks on the US Embassy and Kenyan International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The individuals were targeting the KICC because it was deemed the largest and oldest building associated with the Kenyan government. The US Embassy was targeted for its support of the Kenyan government. As of early February, the individuals planning to carry out the attacks were living in Somali communities in Kenya. We have no additional information regarding the possible individuals involved in the plot, timing, or method of the attack. This is all the information we have at this time, and we will continue to keep you updated if there are any potential updates."

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Updated ccNSO meetings agenda & pre-registrations
by Gabriella Schittek Feb. 11, 2010

Feb. 11, 2010

Dear all, The updated ccNSO meetings agenda is now available at http://ccnso.icann.org/meetings/nairobi/agenda.htm A list of pre-registered participants is available at https://www.registration123.com/reports/saved.cfm?r=%24*%40X*W0%20%20%0A (if you wish to pre-register, go to http://www.registration123.com/ICANN/Nairobi/ - make sure to indicate that you are planning to attend the ccNSO meeting on registration page 2) Kind regards, Gabi

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Call for volunteers for the OAccountability and Transparency¹ review Panel
by Bart Boswinkel Feb. 10, 2010

Feb. 10, 2010

Dear all, The deadline to send in an application to serve on the review panel on 'Accountability and Transparancy" has been extended to February 22nd 2010, midnight UTC ( see: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-03feb10-en.htm) If you are interested to serve on the review panel, you are requested to apply by submitting: * a short CV (maximum three pages); * a one-page motivation letter, and * include a note that your candidature is submitted in representation of the ccNSO. Please note that the workload is currently estimated to be 15-20 working days during the time the review is conducted, your CV and motivation letter will be published. Please also note that the number of review panelist per SO and AC is not settled yet. It could be one or more per SO and AC. For the specific requirements of the application see http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/call-for-applicants-11jan10-en.…. An application should be submitted to the following email address: rtcandidatures(a)icann.org. As you may have noted candidates who want to serve on the review panel should be representing the ccNSO. In order to meet the deadlines the following process has been agreed: * Closure of submissions, 22 February 2010, midnight UTC. * All submissions received by with indication representing ccNSO will be forwarded to ccNSO Council on 23 February. * The ccNSO Council will endorse all those candidates who in its opinion represent the ccNSO. * By the 1st March AT THE VERY LATEST the ccNSO Council will send an email to rtcandidatures(a)icann.org listing the names of those applicants that are sponsored / supported by ccNSO. Kind regards, Bart Background: The Affirmation of Commitments calls for a periodic review of four key ICANN objectives, namely: 1. Ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global Internet users; 2. Preserving security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; 3. Promoting competition, consumer trust and consumer choice; 4. Whois policy. The reviews will be performed by review teams composed of volunteer community members representing the relevant Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees of ICANN. For further details see: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-26dec09-en.htm.

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Recording today's Council Call available
by Kristina Nordstrom Feb. 9, 2010

Feb. 9, 2010

Dear Councillors, The recording of today's Council Call is now available at http://ccnso.icann.org/calendar/ Kind regards, Kristina / ccNSO Secretariat

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RE: Re: [ccnso-council] ccNSO-GAC re IDN Principles
by Young Eum Lee Feb. 9, 2010

Feb. 9, 2010

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