DJIBOUTI: EAC 03/17/2004

C O N F I D E N T I A L DJIBOUTI 000392 SIPDIS DEPT FOR DS/DSS/IP, DS/IP/AF, DS/ITA, AF/E, AF/EX AND CA/OCS, ADDIS ABABA, ASMARA AND NAIROBI FOR RSOS CJTF HOA FOR J-2 E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/17/2014 TAGS: ASEC PTER CASC DJ SUBJECT: DJIBOUTI: EAC 03/17/2004 REF: STATE 57476 Classified By: RSO MARC RAMOS FOR REASON 1.4 (F) AND (G) ¶1. (C) Post convened a modified Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on 03/17/2004 to review possible threat information outlined in REFTEL. The EAC discussed the release of information outlined in REFTEL and concluded that the current warden message and travel advisories suffice. No additional security measures are to be implemented at this time. ¶2. (C) The modified EAC was composed of the Ambassador, RSO, RAO, USLO, and CONS. RSO and RAO will notify the appropriate authorities, but do not feel at this time that an increase in security services is needed. Appropriate Military representatives are aware of the current threat and will take measures IAW their SOPs. ¶3. (C) Post is cognizant of the no double standard rule and the issue of releasing REFTEL information. Post continues to coordinate closely with Host Nation security, US Military and French Military counterparts to monitor intelligence and threat information that may have an impact on security. ¶4. (U) POC is RSO Marc Ramos at 253-35-39-95 ext. 2307. RAGSDALE