SANAA EAC MEETING 08/21/2005.

S E C R E T SANAA 002416 SIPDIS NOFORN DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/IP/ITA, DS/ICI/PII, S/CT, NEA/EX, NEA/ARPI, CA/OCS, CENTCOM FOR POLAD E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/21/2015 TAGS: AADP AEMR AMGT CASC YM EAC SUBJECT: SANAA EAC MEETING 08/21/2005. Classified By: Classified by RSO William Mellott; reasons 1.4 (b) and (g) ¶1. (S/NF) Embassy EAC was convened on 8/21/2005. EAC was chaired by the Ambassador and members in attendance were, DCM, POLE, POLM, RSO, CONS, PD, MGT, DAO, OMC, LEGATT, USAID, and CCE. ¶2. (S/NF) EAC discussed the security situation with regard to ongoing information received concerning the sentencing of Sheik Al-Moyaed in the United States. Local open source information received indicates local tribal displeasure with the conviction. Local tribal leaders have informed President Saleh they would like him to intervene with the USG on Al-Moyaed's behalf. Local tribal leaders also expressed privately that if President Saleh was unable to intercede on Al-Moyaed's behalf, kidnapping a US citizen would be a way to put pressure on the USG. ¶3. (S/NF) EAC agreed that the threat was to be taken seriously in light of recent kidnappings of UNHCR workers and a Spanish citizen. EAC agreed however, that no special precautions or measures were warranted considering the vague nature of the information. Additionally, the EAC agreed that a warden message recommending caution to the broader American community was in order. ¶4. (S/NF) Embassy Sana'a continues to remain vigilant and employ sound security practices with regard to physical and personal security. Krajeski