Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06NDJAMENA1370
2006-11-27 18:10:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ndjamena
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NDJAMENA 001370
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/CC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/13/2016
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: N'DJAMENA EAC FOR NOV 27, 2006
Classified By: RSO Brad Markwald, reason 1.4g
C O N F I D E N T I A L NDJAMENA 001370
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/CC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/13/2016
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: N'DJAMENA EAC FOR NOV 27, 2006
Classified By: RSO Brad Markwald, reason 1.4g
1. (C) On November 26, 2006, the N,djamena EAC convened at
1600 to assess the movements of the Chadian rebels moving
west towards N,djamena. Those present were the Ambassador,
DCM, DAO, RSO, CONS, POL, ECON, GSO, MGT, MO, POL/MIL.
2. (C) The situation remains stable for now as no confirmed
movement west could be ascertained. Sources still put the
main rebel groups just west of Biltine and Abeche possibly at
or near the 20-degree latitude - Much further east than
previously reported last night. The EAC concluded that the
immediate threat to N,djamena had subsided. However, the
rebels are still in the East, and Chadian government sources
contend they are working together. Rebel spokesmen are
claiming to have captured heavy artillery and munitions in
Abeche and declared they still intend to move west towards
N,djamena - albeit more cautiously so as to avoid French
reconnaissance planes. They claim to have forces in the area
of Moussoro as well but DoD personnel in the area are
reporting that all is quiet and their Chadian Military
counterparts have no reports of rebels near the area.
3. (C) Given this information, the RSO recommended a 2100
curfew for Embassy personnel and to cease all non-emergency
travel after dark. Embassy management has maintained contact
with the international airlines and is updated regularly on
the amount of seats available should the situation
deteriorate and warrant consideration of an authorized
departure.
4. (C) Local international organizations are continuing to
draw down non-essential personnel. The French Embassy has
advised it citizens to be vigilant but has not recommend any
more precautionary measures. Tomorrow is a national holiday.
All schools and government offices will be closed.
5. (C) The Chadian Army (ANT) has been reinforcing the road
to Abeche with as many as 15 tanks, heavy weapons and more
soldiers. In addition the military perimeter around the
capital has been steadily improved all day.
6. EAC N,djamena concluded 1630 hours. It will reconvene at
1600 tomorrow to again assess the situation and consider
additional steps as deemed necessary.
WALL
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/CC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/13/2016
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: N'DJAMENA EAC FOR NOV 27, 2006
Classified By: RSO Brad Markwald, reason 1.4g
1. (C) On November 26, 2006, the N,djamena EAC convened at
1600 to assess the movements of the Chadian rebels moving
west towards N,djamena. Those present were the Ambassador,
DCM, DAO, RSO, CONS, POL, ECON, GSO, MGT, MO, POL/MIL.
2. (C) The situation remains stable for now as no confirmed
movement west could be ascertained. Sources still put the
main rebel groups just west of Biltine and Abeche possibly at
or near the 20-degree latitude - Much further east than
previously reported last night. The EAC concluded that the
immediate threat to N,djamena had subsided. However, the
rebels are still in the East, and Chadian government sources
contend they are working together. Rebel spokesmen are
claiming to have captured heavy artillery and munitions in
Abeche and declared they still intend to move west towards
N,djamena - albeit more cautiously so as to avoid French
reconnaissance planes. They claim to have forces in the area
of Moussoro as well but DoD personnel in the area are
reporting that all is quiet and their Chadian Military
counterparts have no reports of rebels near the area.
3. (C) Given this information, the RSO recommended a 2100
curfew for Embassy personnel and to cease all non-emergency
travel after dark. Embassy management has maintained contact
with the international airlines and is updated regularly on
the amount of seats available should the situation
deteriorate and warrant consideration of an authorized
departure.
4. (C) Local international organizations are continuing to
draw down non-essential personnel. The French Embassy has
advised it citizens to be vigilant but has not recommend any
more precautionary measures. Tomorrow is a national holiday.
All schools and government offices will be closed.
5. (C) The Chadian Army (ANT) has been reinforcing the road
to Abeche with as many as 15 tanks, heavy weapons and more
soldiers. In addition the military perimeter around the
capital has been steadily improved all day.
6. EAC N,djamena concluded 1630 hours. It will reconvene at
1600 tomorrow to again assess the situation and consider
additional steps as deemed necessary.
WALL