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2013-05-20 Arabia

Yemen Diplomatic Passports Discrepancies

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Posted by trailing wife 2013-05-20 00:25|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I've never had a diplomatic passport. I wonder if Mr. Wife would give me one as an anniversary present?

With a Yemeni passaporte, you could be the Queen of Sheba.

Posted by Dopey Sinatra9196 2013-05-20 14:00|| 2013-05-20 14:00|| Front Page Top

#2 Diplomatic or "Dip" passports in the US are black in color.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-20 14:05|| 2013-05-20 14:05|| Front Page Top

#3 So that's what they mean by 'dip' passports - I thought it stood for 'dips**t'. Then again, I guess it often does that too.

Posted by Glenmore 2013-05-20 14:11|| 2013-05-20 14:11|| Front Page Top

#4 Duel meaning in some instances, yes. Those bearing such credentials enjoy what is known as "diplomatic immunity" from host-nation criminal prosecution. Instead of prosecution they are simply declared "persona non grata" or PNG, and sent back to their country of origin.

I suspect [but have absolutely no proof] that the Soodi fella who was injured, then detained in the Boston bombing, carried a Soodi DIP passport.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-20 14:19|| 2013-05-20 14:19|| Front Page Top

#5 start a new life in ~~the benefits system of~~countries

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