CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 6, 2008

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000680 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 6, 2008 REF: Conakry 0663 Conakry 0668 Conakry 0670 Conakry 0675 ¶1. (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 6, 2008 at 0830. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, 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). The EAC still notes a high degree of uncertainty in the situation but makes note of the following: ¶A. No demonstrations, protests or violent gatherings have been reported since 1030 on November 5, 2008. ¶B. Traffic (notably taxi and pedestrian) has resumed to levels consistent with pre-demonstration levels. ¶C. The French School and American School were re-opened for students. ¶D. Markets (selling food, supplies and general goods) closed in prior days have re-opened for business. ¶E. Increased visibility of Gendarme and Police at key traffic intersections. ¶3. (U) The EAC reviewed post's security posture and decided that post will: ¶A. Remove travel limitations during daylight hours for Mission staff. ¶B. Continue to ensure that all employee travel during nighttime hours is conducted with prior RSO concurrence. ¶C. Provide RSO and/or security escort as required and/or requested. ¶D. Maintain increased security patrols around residences, Mission facilities and vehicle routes used by Mission staff. ¶4. (U) Post continues to suspend all country clearances for Conakry and will review as needed. ¶5. (U) Post will continue to monitor the situation and convene an EAC as needed. No direct threat to American or foreign citizens has occurred. RASPOLIC