CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 2008

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000671 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 - NOVEMBER 4, 2008 REF: Conakry 0663 Conakry 0668 ¶1. (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 4, 2008 at 0830. Core EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, MGT, MSG, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, Peace Corps and USAID. ¶2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea due to civil disturbances in Conakry (see reftels). These disturbances continue to target key traffic routes within the capital city. These routes are often closed by demonstrators using impromptu barricades of tires. Demonstrators are throwing stones and other objects at passing vehicles, including Embassy vehicles. GoG Police and Gendarmes have responded to the protests by discharging small arms into the air and releasing tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds. ¶3. (U) The EAC reviewed post's security posture and reaffirmed the Warden message issued on November 3, 2008 urging American citizens to, among other things, exercise caution and avoid traveling in Conakry. ¶4. (U) The EAC further determined to maintain the travel limitation on all U.S. Mission personnel within Conakry. The EAC will maintain post's liberal leave policy for FSN staff put in place on November 3, 2008. ¶5. (U) The EAC decided to cancel the Election Night Event originally scheduled to occur on November 4, 2008. ¶5. (U) Post will continue to monitor the situation and convene an EAC as needed. No direct threat to American citizens has occurred. RASPOLIC