CONAKRY EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 10, 2008

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000693 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 10, 2008 REF: Conakry 0686 ¶1. (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on November 10, 2008 at 1500. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, CONS, CLO, DAO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, and USAID. ¶2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in GUINEA due to renewed civil disturbances in Conakry (see reftel). Three key disturbances led to the closure of roads leading to downtown Conakry and the airport in the morning hours. As of 1300, no demonstrations were reported, all roads are passable, and Conakry has remained calm. Taxi and bus traffic appear to be operating at pre-demonstration levels and local shops and fuel stations are open for business. ¶3. (U) The EAC reviewed post's security posture. Post will continue to: ¶A. Allow official travel with prior RSO Office concurrence. ¶B. Recommend 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. ¶E. Post will communicate via Handheld Radio and mobile telephones scheduled updates to the American Community during the November 11, 2008 holiday. ¶4. (U) Post will review the security situation in anticipation of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 12, 2008. ¶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