Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08CONAKRY285
2008-06-10 14:29:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Conakry
Cable title:
RESOLUTION OF MILITARY MUTINY STILL NOT CLEAR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L CONAKRY 000285
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PMIL ASEC PREL GV
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF MILITARY MUTINY STILL NOT CLEAR
Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
C O N F I D E N T I A L CONAKRY 000285
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PMIL ASEC PREL GV
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF MILITARY MUTINY STILL NOT CLEAR
Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
1. (C) The self-identified leader of the military mutiny
that began on May 23, Claude Pivi "Coplan," continues to
represent the interests of the mutineers based at Camp Alpha
Yaya in Conakry. President Conte was supposed to have met
with him on Friday, June 6, but did not show up because he
was not feeling well. General Diarra Camara came in his
stead, but quickly left the camp after reportedly being
insulted by Coplan and fellow mutineers. President Conte
promised across the board promotions to the mutineers, which
were expected as early as June 2. As of June 10, the
promotions had not yet materialized.
2. (C) Talks resumed on Monday, June 9 when Prime Minister
Souare, President Conte, and General Diarra reportedly met
and agreed on a "solution" to the mutiny. Pol LES visited
Camp Samory Toure around 14:00 on June 9 and was told that
Coplan had just been there to meet with General Diarra about
the promised promotions. Sources were unable to tell whether
Coplan had been informed of and accepted the "solution."
Sources also could not provide details as to what the
"solution" entails, but speculate that it involves resolution
of the promotion issue. The GoG may make an announcement
later this evening as to what has been decided. In the
meantime, the camps remain quiet, and the city appears to be
operating as normal. (COMMENT. Other reporting indicates
that the mutineers may not be willing to accept the offered
solution. END COMMENT).
3. (SBU) A senior official at the Ministry of Finance told
Econ LES on June 9 that the GoG made the initial payment of 1
million GnF per soldier on May 30 by using assistance funds
provided by France. Source said that France had given the
GoG 1 million Euros through COFACE, a French Insurance
Guarantee and Risk Management Firm. Source said that the GoG
is planning to pay the rest of the money to the soldiers by
restricting government expenditures in "non-priority
sectors." As an example, he said that the GoG is already
restricting official travel. Source indicated that part of
the funds will also come from a 2008 supplementary budget.
4. (C) COMMENT. A contact at the French Embassy was not
aware that the payment may have come from French assistance
funds. He said that France did not provide money directly to
the Guinean Government, but had provided some debt relief.
Contact said the French Embassy would be looking into the
issue. END COMMENT.
CARTER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/10/2018
TAGS: PGOV PMIL ASEC PREL GV
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF MILITARY MUTINY STILL NOT CLEAR
Classified By: POL/ECON CHIEF SHANNON CAZEAU FOR REASON 1.4 B AND D
1. (C) The self-identified leader of the military mutiny
that began on May 23, Claude Pivi "Coplan," continues to
represent the interests of the mutineers based at Camp Alpha
Yaya in Conakry. President Conte was supposed to have met
with him on Friday, June 6, but did not show up because he
was not feeling well. General Diarra Camara came in his
stead, but quickly left the camp after reportedly being
insulted by Coplan and fellow mutineers. President Conte
promised across the board promotions to the mutineers, which
were expected as early as June 2. As of June 10, the
promotions had not yet materialized.
2. (C) Talks resumed on Monday, June 9 when Prime Minister
Souare, President Conte, and General Diarra reportedly met
and agreed on a "solution" to the mutiny. Pol LES visited
Camp Samory Toure around 14:00 on June 9 and was told that
Coplan had just been there to meet with General Diarra about
the promised promotions. Sources were unable to tell whether
Coplan had been informed of and accepted the "solution."
Sources also could not provide details as to what the
"solution" entails, but speculate that it involves resolution
of the promotion issue. The GoG may make an announcement
later this evening as to what has been decided. In the
meantime, the camps remain quiet, and the city appears to be
operating as normal. (COMMENT. Other reporting indicates
that the mutineers may not be willing to accept the offered
solution. END COMMENT).
3. (SBU) A senior official at the Ministry of Finance told
Econ LES on June 9 that the GoG made the initial payment of 1
million GnF per soldier on May 30 by using assistance funds
provided by France. Source said that France had given the
GoG 1 million Euros through COFACE, a French Insurance
Guarantee and Risk Management Firm. Source said that the GoG
is planning to pay the rest of the money to the soldiers by
restricting government expenditures in "non-priority
sectors." As an example, he said that the GoG is already
restricting official travel. Source indicated that part of
the funds will also come from a 2008 supplementary budget.
4. (C) COMMENT. A contact at the French Embassy was not
aware that the payment may have come from French assistance
funds. He said that France did not provide money directly to
the Guinean Government, but had provided some debt relief.
Contact said the French Embassy would be looking into the
issue. END COMMENT.
CARTER