REPORT OF CONAKRY EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000052 SIPDIS SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12598: N/A TAGS: ASEC CASC PTER GV SUBJECT: REPORT OF CONAKRY EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE ¶1. (SBU) Embassy Conakry's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met January 18 to discuss the possibility of civil unrest during and after the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations soccer game between GUINEA and Ghana scheduled for Sunday, January 20. ¶2. (SBU) The EAC reviewed the likelihood of disturbances regardless of the outcome of the match. The committee agreed that a consular warden message be broadcast urging American citizens to avoid driving in Conakry during and following the game and to exercise caution. ¶3. (SBU) ARSO advised that a radio update would issued Sunday one hour before the game and during the game. ARSO also noted that personnel should expect a large police presence throughout Conakry on Sunday. CARTER