MEETING OF THE BISHKEK EAC

UNCLAS BISHKEK 001521

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DS/IP/NEA-SA CRONIN, GALLO, SCHRANDT
SCA/CEN GEHRENBECK

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: MEETING OF THE BISHKEK EAC


1. (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission, Lee Litzenberger,
chaired a meeting of the Bishkek Emergency Action Committee
(EAC) on December 21, 2007, to evaluate the security posture
for the Holiday Season. Present were the DCM, RSO, DAO,
CON, MGT, POL/ECON, POL/RA, AID, CLO, MSG DET COM.


2. (SBU) The RSO informed the EAC that there is no
information on any new security threats. All security levels
and actions should remain the same.


3. (SBU) The EAC discussed possible post election protest
concerns, concluding that there is no information regarding
any planned, large protests. There have been reports of
small protests around the area. The mobile patrol has
checked on all reported protest finding no immediate threat
to mission personnel or facilities. RSO stated that the
mobile patrol will continue with their normal checks and the
RSO will assess any reported protest.


4. (SBU) The EAC concluded there is no reason to increase
the security posture at this time.


5. (U) If further information or clarification is required
contact RSO Shane Ronish.
YOVANOVITCH