EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - JEDDAH, KSA

S E C R E T JEDDAH 002079 SIPDIS DS, DSS, DS/IP/ITA, DS/IP/NEA, NEA/EX, NEA/ARP, DSERCC, M E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/26/2015 TAGS: PTER ASEC SUBJECT: EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - JEDDAH, KSA Classified By: Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Consul General, Reasons 4.1 (a) (b) ¶1. (S/NF) On 06/26/2005, the CG called a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee to discuss the security situation in Jeddah. In attendance was the the DCM from Riyadh and representatives from RSO, Dhahran RSO, PA, BPM, CONS, IPC, POL, DHS, USMTM and OPM/SANG. ¶2. (S/NF) RSO advised the EAC of recent increases in security presence around Jeddah. According to the MOI, the increase in checkpoints and patrols is part of standard procedure and not in conjunction with any specific threat or concern for attack. The DCM reminded the EAC of the potential for circular reporting, often generated by the MOI, as they continue to keep their forces vigulant. No new or specific threats are directed at the Coonsulate. ¶3. (S) The EAC approved the social calendar, which included events this week, as the CG prepares to depart Post. ABERCROMBIE-WINSTANLEY