GUINEA EAC MEETING, MAY 27, 2008

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000223 BT DEPT FOR S/ES-O, DS/IP/AF, DS/DSS/ITA, AND AF/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC GV SUBJECT: GUINEA EAC MEETING, MAY 27, 2008 ¶1. Embassy Conakry convened an EAC meeting May 27 to review the security environment following further reports of mutinous military activity at Camp Alpha Yaya. The mutineers' first demand is that the president remove the minister of defense. They have threatened to march on Camp Samory Toure, Conakry's main military base, if this demand is not met. The mutineers have grown in strength and have acquired heavy weapons. Members of the EAC included the Ambassador, DCM, RSO, MSG, POL, MGT, ECON, CONS, DAO, PAO, RAO, USAID, CLO and PC. ¶2. The Ambassador directed in light of current information that an updated warden message be sent. Non-essential LES staff will be sent home and the International School has been directed to close for the day. All Embassy personnel have been notified of the current security posture and reminded of the increased potential for political violence. A radio message and warden message will be sent updating all American citizens of the current situation. ¶3. Post will continue to monitor events on the ground. No direct threat to American or foreign citizens has occurred. The Embassy will remain open for business. CARTER