Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08CAIRO2570
2008-12-28 14:32:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Cairo
Cable title:
CAIRO CORE EAC MEETING 12/28/2008
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S E C R E T CAIRO 002570
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/DSS/CC AND POSTS FOR RSO
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2033
TAGS: AEMR ASEC PTER CASC EG
SUBJECT: CAIRO CORE EAC MEETING 12/28/2008
Classified By: MATTHEW TUELLER, DCM. REASONS 1.4(B),(C),(D).
S E C R E T CAIRO 002570
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/DSS/CC AND POSTS FOR RSO
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2033
TAGS: AEMR ASEC PTER CASC EG
SUBJECT: CAIRO CORE EAC MEETING 12/28/2008
Classified By: MATTHEW TUELLER, DCM. REASONS 1.4(B),(C),(D).
1. (S/NF) SUMMARY: On 12/28/2008, DCM chaired a meeting of
the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss Israel
Military Operations into the Gaza Strip. The EAC agreed
that there are no known specific threats directed at the
Embassy or private Americans. DCM instructed RSO and CONS
to issue a Security Notice and a Warden Message warning
Americans to stay away from large crowds and
demonstrations. END SUMMARY
2. (S/NF) The DCM chaired an EAC meeting with
representatives from RSO, CONS, PAO, MGT, EC/PO, OMC, DAO,
GRPO and LegAtt. The DCM opened the meeting with a
discussion of current military operations being conducted
by Israel. Websites and media report that several
demonstrations are planned in Egypt. Egyptian State
Security has turned down the permits to protest but
believes people will still show up. RSO explained Egypt
has sent several ambulances to the Rafah border crossing
area to assist the injured. Reports from security contacts
indicate that the wounded are not being allowed to leave
Gaza by Hamas.
3. (SBU) DCM directed the RSO to issue a security notice
and CONS to update current Embassy Warden Message warning
Americans to stay away from large crowds and
demonstrations.
4. (SBU) The text of the security notice issued to Mission
Cairo employees is as follows:
Begin text: The escalation of hostilities within the Gaza
Strip has resulted in a strong possibility of large public
demonstrations and potential for disruption of traffic
throughout Egypt. As a reminder, even demonstrations
intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and
possibly escalate into violence. Embassy employees are
therefore urged to avoid the areas where demonstrations are
more likely to occur, to include government office building
and large public gathering areas, and to exercise caution
if within the vicinity of any large public gatherings.
All employee are reminded of the Mission Travel Policy and
cautioned to be especially vigilant during this time.
Security issues or concerns should be directed to the RSO
at Embassy extension 2208 during business hours or the duty
RSO through the Embassy operator after hours at 2797-3300.
End Text.
The security notice was quickly issued due to several small
demonstrations reported in Cairo. Consular is currently
working with CA for the issuance of a warden message, the
text of which will be sent septel.
SCOBEY
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR DS/IP/NEA, DS/DSS/CC AND POSTS FOR RSO
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/28/2033
TAGS: AEMR ASEC PTER CASC EG
SUBJECT: CAIRO CORE EAC MEETING 12/28/2008
Classified By: MATTHEW TUELLER, DCM. REASONS 1.4(B),(C),(D).
1. (S/NF) SUMMARY: On 12/28/2008, DCM chaired a meeting of
the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss Israel
Military Operations into the Gaza Strip. The EAC agreed
that there are no known specific threats directed at the
Embassy or private Americans. DCM instructed RSO and CONS
to issue a Security Notice and a Warden Message warning
Americans to stay away from large crowds and
demonstrations. END SUMMARY
2. (S/NF) The DCM chaired an EAC meeting with
representatives from RSO, CONS, PAO, MGT, EC/PO, OMC, DAO,
GRPO and LegAtt. The DCM opened the meeting with a
discussion of current military operations being conducted
by Israel. Websites and media report that several
demonstrations are planned in Egypt. Egyptian State
Security has turned down the permits to protest but
believes people will still show up. RSO explained Egypt
has sent several ambulances to the Rafah border crossing
area to assist the injured. Reports from security contacts
indicate that the wounded are not being allowed to leave
Gaza by Hamas.
3. (SBU) DCM directed the RSO to issue a security notice
and CONS to update current Embassy Warden Message warning
Americans to stay away from large crowds and
demonstrations.
4. (SBU) The text of the security notice issued to Mission
Cairo employees is as follows:
Begin text: The escalation of hostilities within the Gaza
Strip has resulted in a strong possibility of large public
demonstrations and potential for disruption of traffic
throughout Egypt. As a reminder, even demonstrations
intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and
possibly escalate into violence. Embassy employees are
therefore urged to avoid the areas where demonstrations are
more likely to occur, to include government office building
and large public gathering areas, and to exercise caution
if within the vicinity of any large public gatherings.
All employee are reminded of the Mission Travel Policy and
cautioned to be especially vigilant during this time.
Security issues or concerns should be directed to the RSO
at Embassy extension 2208 during business hours or the duty
RSO through the Embassy operator after hours at 2797-3300.
End Text.
The security notice was quickly issued due to several small
demonstrations reported in Cairo. Consular is currently
working with CA for the issuance of a warden message, the
text of which will be sent septel.
SCOBEY