EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY POSTURE FOR JULY 4TH EVENT

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000267 SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/DSS/CC, S/CT, AF/W, AF/EX, D, P, M, CA, INR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC CASC GV SUBJECT: EAC DISCUSSES SECURITY POSTURE FOR JULY 4TH EVENT REF: STATE 58161 ¶1. As per reftel, on June 2, 2008, the Conakry Emergency Action Committee convened to review Post's security posture in preparation for July 4th events. Currently there is no plan to hold an official Independence Day event in Conakry. The Embassy hosted an official National Day in February since heavy seasonal rains tend to deluge Conakry in July. An unofficial, American's only, event may be held at the Ambassador's residence. The AMB, DCM, RSO, MGT, POL, DAO, USAID, PC, and RAO were in attendance. The EAC agreed that the Embassy security posture is commensurate with the current threat environment. The RSO briefed the EAC that additional local guard force personnel will be available to be deployed during any large unofficial celebration for July 4th to provide additional security. CARTER