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Created
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07STATE18359
2007-02-13 22:22:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1530 EST
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UNCLAS STATE 018359
SIPDIS
SIPDIS, SENSITIVE
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
SUBJECT: TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1530 EST
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Sensitive But Unclassified Telegram Text D Heflin,
Coordinator.
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SITUATION ON THE GROUND
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UNCLAS STATE 018359
SIPDIS
SIPDIS, SENSITIVE
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
SUBJECT: TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1530 EST
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Sensitive But Unclassified Telegram Text D Heflin,
Coordinator.
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SITUATION ON THE GROUND
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1. (SBU) Embassy Conakry comments the capital was
relatively quiet throughout the day, with no vehicular and
little pedestrian traffic. There were some small, sporadic
protests. The curfew remains in effect. Shops and offices
remain closed. Post reports military patrols were on the
street, but with no major deployment of heavy military
equipment. There were unconfirmed reports of violence in
other parts of the country as well as military closures of
land borders. (TF/Embassy Conakry telcon)
2. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports they are receiving calls
from Amcits requesting assistance in departing Guinea and
are suggesting they try to make private arrangements and to
keep the Embassy informed. (TF/Embassy Conakry telcon)
3. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports the airport remains
officially open. Embassy Conakry reported at 1715 local
time (1215 EST) that there are no empty seats on tonight's
Air France flight and sent out a warden message advising
Amcits not to proceed to the airport without confirmed
seating. Embassy Conakry reports that another Air France
flight is due to arrive in Conakry tomorrow. Embassy Dakar
reports that Air Senegal has cancelled all its flights.
(TF/Embassy Conakry telcon/Embassy Paris email/Embassy
Dakar telcon)
4. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports that U.S. company ALCOA
is working with the Guinean government and the Embassy to
secure authorization for a private charter flight to
evacuate approximately 20 expatriate employees (2-3 Amcits)
from Kamzar in northern Guinea. (TF/Embassy Conakry
telcon)
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DEPARTURE/DRAWDOWN STATUS
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5. (SBU) Embassy Conakry confirmed the ESAT military
aircraft departed Conakry at 1717 local time (1217 EST),
and Embassy Dakar confirmed wheels down at 1837 local time
(1337 EST). Embassy Dakar will assist with onward travel
arrangements. (TF/Embassy Conakry telecon/Embassy Dakar
telecon)
6. (SBU) Embassy Conakry is operating on critical
staffing. (TF/Embassy Conakry)
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POLITICAL SITUATION
--------------
7. (SBU) Embassy Conakry noted "hardliners" were in
control of the government, but civilian ministers remain in
place. (TF/Embassy Conakry telecon)
8. (U) MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS, SENSITIVE
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
SUBJECT: TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1530 EST
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Sensitive But Unclassified Telegram Text D Heflin,
Coordinator.
--------------
SITUATION ON THE GROUND
--------------
1. (SBU) Embassy Conakry comments the capital was
relatively quiet throughout the day, with no vehicular and
little pedestrian traffic. There were some small, sporadic
protests. The curfew remains in effect. Shops and offices
remain closed. Post reports military patrols were on the
street, but with no major deployment of heavy military
equipment. There were unconfirmed reports of violence in
other parts of the country as well as military closures of
land borders. (TF/Embassy Conakry telcon)
2. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports they are receiving calls
from Amcits requesting assistance in departing Guinea and
are suggesting they try to make private arrangements and to
keep the Embassy informed. (TF/Embassy Conakry telcon)
3. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports the airport remains
officially open. Embassy Conakry reported at 1715 local
time (1215 EST) that there are no empty seats on tonight's
Air France flight and sent out a warden message advising
Amcits not to proceed to the airport without confirmed
seating. Embassy Conakry reports that another Air France
flight is due to arrive in Conakry tomorrow. Embassy Dakar
reports that Air Senegal has cancelled all its flights.
(TF/Embassy Conakry telcon/Embassy Paris email/Embassy
Dakar telcon)
4. (SBU) Embassy Conakry reports that U.S. company ALCOA
is working with the Guinean government and the Embassy to
secure authorization for a private charter flight to
evacuate approximately 20 expatriate employees (2-3 Amcits)
from Kamzar in northern Guinea. (TF/Embassy Conakry
telcon)
--------------
DEPARTURE/DRAWDOWN STATUS
--------------
5. (SBU) Embassy Conakry confirmed the ESAT military
aircraft departed Conakry at 1717 local time (1217 EST),
and Embassy Dakar confirmed wheels down at 1837 local time
(1337 EST). Embassy Dakar will assist with onward travel
arrangements. (TF/Embassy Conakry telecon/Embassy Dakar
telecon)
6. (SBU) Embassy Conakry is operating on critical
staffing. (TF/Embassy Conakry)
--------------
POLITICAL SITUATION
--------------
7. (SBU) Embassy Conakry noted "hardliners" were in
control of the government, but civilian ministers remain in
place. (TF/Embassy Conakry telecon)
8. (U) MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
RICE