EMBASSY CONAKRY SITUATION REPORT 1

C O N F I D E N T I A L CONAKRY 000224 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/27/2018 TAGS: PGOV ASEC PMIL GV SUBJECT: EMBASSY CONAKRY SITUATION REPORT 1 REF: SEPTEL Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D ¶1. (C) The 12:00 deadline given by the military mutineers for the dismissal of the Minister of Defense has passed. One Embassy source reported that soldiers have left Camp Alpha Yaya Diallo and have begun marching towards Camp Touare. However, RSO contacts on the ground have not observed any significant military movements. Some members of the general staff at Camp Touare have reportedly fled, including the Chief of Defense, his deputy, and immediate staff. Sources indicate that General Kaba and Admiral Daffe are staying at Camp Touare. ¶2. (C) Ambassador Carter spoke to the UN Resident Representative who said that she had been hearing similar reports and had decided to close the UN offices for the day. On her way home, she reportedly saw a convoy of Red Berets, also known as the presidential guard, traveling on the North Corniche Road near the Hotel Camayenne (halfway to downtown), moving away from the downtown area. ¶3. (SBU) A warden message and Embassy radio announcement was sent to advise Amcits to stand fast and avoid travel in Conakry. No violence has been reported at this time. Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide SITREPS as credible information/confirmed activity is available. CARTER