Identifier
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06NDJAMENA1372
2006-11-28 17:54:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ndjamena
Cable title:  

N'DJAMENA EAC CONVENE FOR NOV 28

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C O N F I D E N T I A L NDJAMENA 001372 

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DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/CC

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/13/2016
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: N'DJAMENA EAC CONVENE FOR NOV 28

REF: RSO SPOT REPORT DATED NOV. 25 2006

Classified By: RSO Brad Markwald, reason 1.4g

C O N F I D E N T I A L NDJAMENA 001372

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/CC

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/13/2016
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: N'DJAMENA EAC CONVENE FOR NOV 28

REF: RSO SPOT REPORT DATED NOV. 25 2006

Classified By: RSO Brad Markwald, reason 1.4g


1. (C) On November 28, 2006, the N,djamena EAC convened at
1730 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 in the East is still uncertain with the
rebels maintaining positions inside Chad near Abeche, Biltine
and Abu Deia. Several sources including an interview with a
UFDD spokesman by Reuters reported that a Chadian plane had
been shot down. Originally it was described as a fighter
plane. A UNHCR source is reported it was a reconaissance
plane, and that it indeed was missing. Abeche remains under
Chadian Army control and reports indicate the World Food
Program was heavily looted. The local government is taking
steps to try and recover some of the lost material. A UN
security source stated that all of the vehicles in the
compound were stolen, making the job of property recovery
more difficult.


3. (C) Of increasing concern are the numerous reported
incidents of lawlessness and violence that have come in to
the RSO. Starting last night, unknown Chadian Army soldiers
attempted to confiscate several homes. They approached homes
that appear unoccupied, threatened the guards with AK-47,s
and ordered them to leave. At one residence, a French expat
was still home and confronted the soldiers. He too was
threatened with a weapon but told them to provide written
authority to take his home. They left but did not return.
Another residence, located a block away from the Embassy,s
GSO compound, was approached in a similar fashion. Again they
ordered the guard to leave and then broke in. The house was
owned by a French citizen who was out of the country at the
time. The Gendarmes responded today and removed the soldiers
but only after the home was looted and received significant
damage.


4. (C) Local police reported to Embassy employees today that
a confrontation occurred last night with unknown Chadian
soldiers at a location approximately 1 km from the Embassy.
The area is known for its bars and discotheques. A shootout
occurred and a police officer was killed. It is unknown what
caused the confrontation at this time. Reports of vehicle and
motorcycle confiscations by the military are widespread.
Members of the Chadian police have approached US Embassy
employees and complained they are tired and overworked trying
to respond to the actions of the uncontrolled soldiers. It is
not known if their superiors condone soldiers, actions or if
they are simply unable to control them.


5. (C) In light of this latest security breakdown, RSO
recommended another night of a 2100 hours curfew for Embassy
personnel, and to cease all non-emergency travel after dark
and avoid, if possible, concentrations of loitering Chadian
soldiers.


6. EAC N,djamena concluded 1805 hours. It will reconvene
tomorrow to again assess the situation and consider
additional steps as deemed necessary.
WALL