SANAA EAC MEETING

S E C R E T SANAA 003615

SIPDIS

NOFORN

DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/IP/ITA, DS/ICI/CI, DS/ICI/PII, S/CT,
NEA/EX, D, P, DS, CA, INR, CENTCOM FOR POLAD

E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/02/2015
TAGS: AEMR ASEC PTER CASC YM EAC
SUBJECT: SANAA EAC MEETING

Classified By: RSO William Mellott for reasons 1.4 (b),(c) and (d)


1. (S/NF) On 1/2/2006, EAC met to discuss recent tribal
kidnappings of Western tourists. Members in attendance were
AMB, RSO, POLM, OMC, DAO, POLE, PD, CONS, LEGATT, AID, FPD,
RMO, CLO and CCE.

2.(S/NF) EAC discussed recent tribal kidnappings of tourists
in the Governates of Marib and Shabwah. EAC discussed
changes in the Consular Information Sheet and Warden Notice
to reflect travel recommendations for American citizens.
Consular agreed to draft language in the Consular Information
Sheet and Warden Notice for Ambassador and RSO approval. EAC
agreed that the language in both documents should be similar
and reflect current security concerns in Yemen.


3. (S/NF) Ambassador reminded all EAC members that all travel
requests are coordinated through the RSO office. RSO
reiterated to the EAC that all travel requests must be
submitted three working days prior to proposed travel.


4. (S/NF) PolOff agreed to draft a cable on the current spate
of tribal kidnappings and focus on the political, economic
and security implications for Yemen.

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