Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08RIYADH1472
2008-09-27 16:37:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
how-toVZCZCXYZ0001 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHRH #1472 2711637 ZNY SSSSS ZZH P 271637Z SEP 08 FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 9261 INFO RUEHJI/AMCONSUL JEDDAH PRIORITY 9772
S E C R E T RIYADH 001472
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/ARP,NEA/EX, DS/IP/NEA, DS/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/MSG,
RIYADH PASS TO DHAHRAN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2018
TAGS: ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
SUBJECT: RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
REF: A. RIYADH 01436
B. RIYADH 01423
C. IICT-2008-83A
D. TDX 315/069244-08
E. SANAA 10547
F. RIYADH SECURITY ADVISORY 08-009
Classified By: DCM DAVID RUNDELL FOR REASONS 1.4 (B),(C),AND (D).
S E C R E T RIYADH 001472
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/ARP,NEA/EX, DS/IP/NEA, DS/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/MSG,
RIYADH PASS TO DHAHRAN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2018
TAGS: ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
SUBJECT: RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
REF: A. RIYADH 01436
B. RIYADH 01423
C. IICT-2008-83A
D. TDX 315/069244-08
E. SANAA 10547
F. RIYADH SECURITY ADVISORY 08-009
Classified By: DCM DAVID RUNDELL FOR REASONS 1.4 (B),(C),AND (D).
1. (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting
of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and
to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in
response to continued regional threats against Americans and
Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S.
Embassy in Sana'a (described ref E). Also present in the
meeting were DCM, MGT, CONS, LEGAT, POL, ECON, DAO, PAO,
GRPO, MED, ISC, FCS, POL-MIL, MSG, DHS, IMO, ATO, CIP, GSO,
EXEC, and RSO.
2. (S/NF) After the RSO presenting the group with a brief
summary of the continued threat (reftels),along with
Departmental Warden Notices issued 9/17/08, 9/20/08 and
9/24/08, the group discussed off DQ travel in detail and the
Ambassador issued the following guidance (ref F):
a. (U) Travel to Eskan and to facilities outside the DQ for
food shopping is authorized. All other travel requests will
be considered on a case by case basis by the RSO, in
concurrence of the DCM.
b. (U) All travelers will continue to use motor pool driven,
armored vehicles. Every effort will be made to accommodate
travel requests, however, as motor pool resources are
limited, vehicles will be available on a first come first
serve basis.
c. (U) All American employees are reminded to keep a low
profile; limit group activities outside the DQ to smaller
numbers; and avoid outside areas where Westerners are known
to congregate.
d. (U) Until further notice, the GSO Annex remains closed for
social activities as do activities at the Embassy involving
outside guests.
3. (S/NF) All current restrictions if effect will be reviewed
by the EAC following the Eid holiday, scheduled to end o/a
October 5, 2008.
4. (U) Any questions regarding this matter should be
addressed to Riyadh RSO John Taylor at 966-1-488-3800 ext
4984 (open); ext 4203 (ste).
RUNDELL
NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/ARP,NEA/EX, DS/IP/NEA, DS/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/MSG,
RIYADH PASS TO DHAHRAN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/26/2018
TAGS: ASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
SUBJECT: RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
REF: A. RIYADH 01436
B. RIYADH 01423
C. IICT-2008-83A
D. TDX 315/069244-08
E. SANAA 10547
F. RIYADH SECURITY ADVISORY 08-009
Classified By: DCM DAVID RUNDELL FOR REASONS 1.4 (B),(C),AND (D).
1. (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting
of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and
to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in
response to continued regional threats against Americans and
Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S.
Embassy in Sana'a (described ref E). Also present in the
meeting were DCM, MGT, CONS, LEGAT, POL, ECON, DAO, PAO,
GRPO, MED, ISC, FCS, POL-MIL, MSG, DHS, IMO, ATO, CIP, GSO,
EXEC, and RSO.
2. (S/NF) After the RSO presenting the group with a brief
summary of the continued threat (reftels),along with
Departmental Warden Notices issued 9/17/08, 9/20/08 and
9/24/08, the group discussed off DQ travel in detail and the
Ambassador issued the following guidance (ref F):
a. (U) Travel to Eskan and to facilities outside the DQ for
food shopping is authorized. All other travel requests will
be considered on a case by case basis by the RSO, in
concurrence of the DCM.
b. (U) All travelers will continue to use motor pool driven,
armored vehicles. Every effort will be made to accommodate
travel requests, however, as motor pool resources are
limited, vehicles will be available on a first come first
serve basis.
c. (U) All American employees are reminded to keep a low
profile; limit group activities outside the DQ to smaller
numbers; and avoid outside areas where Westerners are known
to congregate.
d. (U) Until further notice, the GSO Annex remains closed for
social activities as do activities at the Embassy involving
outside guests.
3. (S/NF) All current restrictions if effect will be reviewed
by the EAC following the Eid holiday, scheduled to end o/a
October 5, 2008.
4. (U) Any questions regarding this matter should be
addressed to Riyadh RSO John Taylor at 966-1-488-3800 ext
4984 (open); ext 4203 (ste).
RUNDELL