CONAKRY EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000592 DEPT FOR S/ES-0, DS/IP/AF, DS/DSS/ITA, AF/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC GV SUBJECT: CONAKRY EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 REF: CONAKRY 590 ¶1. (U) Charge Brokenshire convened a Core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 25, 2009 to discuss the current security situation in Guinea. Core EAC members present included CDA, A/DCM, MGT, MSG, RSO, DAO, PAO, RAO, CONS, and AID. ¶2. (U) The EAC reviewed the current security situation in Guinea (REFTEL). The EAC notes a high degree of uncertainty in the situation as several protests are rumored to be planned throughout the weekend, culminating with a call for general demonstrations on September 28 announced over public radio. ¶3. (U) The EAC reviewed post's security posture and decided that post will: ¶A. Maintain curfew from 0000 - 0600 each night. ¶B. Note that the French School has decided to close on Monday, but the American School is still open, and they will review the situation on Sunday and Monday morning. ¶C. Place no daytime travel restrictions at this time. ¶D. Maintain security patrols throughout the weekend and have several additional security guards on stand-by. ¶4. (U) Post continues to approve all country clearances and will review as needed. ¶5. (U) EAC will request a Warden Message be issued promptly advising of the planned demonstration on Monday, September 28, 2009. EAC reminded all embassy employees to maintain adequate stocks of food, fuel and water supplies at their residences, in accordance with previously issued guidance. Post will ensure all fuel and water levels are maintained at embassy. ¶6. (U) Post will continue to monitor the situation and convene another EAC as needed. No direct threat to American or foreign citizens has occurred. BROKENSHIRE