CONAKRY EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000569 DEPT FOR S/ES-O, DS/IP/AF, DS/DSS/ITA, AF/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC GV SUBJECT: CONAKRY EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 REF: A. CONAKRY 00568 ¶B. CONAKRY 00510 ¶C. CONAKRY 00532 ¶1. (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 29, 2008. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MED, MGT, POL/ECON, RAO and USAID. ¶2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to the recent civil disturbances (reftel B,C) and two upcoming important holidays - (a) the anticipated end of Ramadan on October 1, 2008 and (b) the 50th anniversary of Independance on October 2, 2008. ¶3. (U) The EAC has decided to re-issue the Warden message first issued on September 12, 2008. Further, the EAC has determined that post will maintain its current security posture and travel policies. Post will increase patrols around all Embassy facilities, residences and schools. No direct threat to American or foreign citizens has occurred. Related reporting is being sent separately. RASPOLIC