Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE10780
2008-02-02 01:14:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
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UNCLAS STATE 010780
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE - INFORM CONSULS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
SUBJECT: MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 02
GOVERNMENT FORCES ENGAGE REBELS
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UNCLAS STATE 010780
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE - INFORM CONSULS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
SUBJECT: MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 02
GOVERNMENT FORCES ENGAGE REBELS
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1. (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more
than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes
occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while
French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of
the city.
2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up
to reinforce security at the Presidency. Paramilitary
units were deployed throughout the city.
3. (SBU) Assistant Secretary Frazer spoke with senior
French officials who are "cautiously optimistic" the
Chadian government will retain control; they estimate
President Deby has an 80 percent chance of success.
N'DJAMENA RELATIVELY CALM
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4. (SBU) Most schools remain closed, however shops and
businesses were open for business during the day.
5. (U) AIR France cancelled the February 1 flight AF86
from Paris to N'Djamena.
6. (SBU) The UN is preparing to evacuate non-essential
personnel to Cameroon; the IMF suspended operations in
N'Djamena, evacuating staff to Cameroon.
7. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena plans to stand fast until the
morning of February 2. Post remains in close contact with
the French Embassy regarding its planned security posture.
REGIONAL RESOURCES PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE EVACUATION
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8. (SBU) Embassies N'Djamena and Yaounde discussed
potential evacuation plans to Cameroon.
9. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena notes several options are
available to evacuate Amcits, including commercial
flights, French military airlift, and land evacuation to
Cameroon.
10. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena remains in contact with the
estimated 486 Amcits in country.
Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE - INFORM CONSULS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
SUBJECT: MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
NO. 02
GOVERNMENT FORCES ENGAGE REBELS
--------------
1. (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more
than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes
occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while
French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of
the city.
2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up
to reinforce security at the Presidency. Paramilitary
units were deployed throughout the city.
3. (SBU) Assistant Secretary Frazer spoke with senior
French officials who are "cautiously optimistic" the
Chadian government will retain control; they estimate
President Deby has an 80 percent chance of success.
N'DJAMENA RELATIVELY CALM
--------------
4. (SBU) Most schools remain closed, however shops and
businesses were open for business during the day.
5. (U) AIR France cancelled the February 1 flight AF86
from Paris to N'Djamena.
6. (SBU) The UN is preparing to evacuate non-essential
personnel to Cameroon; the IMF suspended operations in
N'Djamena, evacuating staff to Cameroon.
7. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena plans to stand fast until the
morning of February 2. Post remains in close contact with
the French Embassy regarding its planned security posture.
REGIONAL RESOURCES PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE EVACUATION
-------------- --------------
8. (SBU) Embassies N'Djamena and Yaounde discussed
potential evacuation plans to Cameroon.
9. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena notes several options are
available to evacuate Amcits, including commercial
flights, French military airlift, and land evacuation to
Cameroon.
10. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena remains in contact with the
estimated 486 Amcits in country.
Minimize considered.
RICE