Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09CONAKRY631
2009-10-07 17:38:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Conakry
Cable title:
CONAKRY CALM, REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN CAMP ALPHA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L CONAKRY 000631
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/16/2019
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: CONAKRY CALM, REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN CAMP ALPHA
YAYA
REF: CONAKRY 0614
Classified By: ECONOFF BRIANA WARNER FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L CONAKRY 000631
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/16/2019
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: CONAKRY CALM, REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN CAMP ALPHA
YAYA
REF: CONAKRY 0614
Classified By: ECONOFF BRIANA WARNER FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (U) Conakry continues to be outwardly calm, though
tensions among the Guinean populace remain high. Recent
statements by the US and French governments were seemingly
well received, though the general population has yet to
publically react. Embassy is not aware of any demonstrations
planned for the next two days.
2. (U) The Forces Vives met yesterday to discuss their
response to Blaise Compaore's visit and to lay out their
conditions for negotiation with the CNDD. The group seems to
be somewhat split over whether dialogue with the CNDD is even
possible. As such, they decided to not attend the ECOWAS
conference in Ouagadougou until three conditions are met: all
political prisoners are released, missing bodies are
returned, and the CNDD step down from power (reftel). A
representative of the Forces Vives will be attending the
International Contact Group meeting on Monday, October 12 in
Abuja to reiterate these conditions.
3. (U) Embassy is continuing to receive reports about
mistreatment of prisoners in the military camps and at
prisons. Several Guineans have claimed that their family
members or friends are being held in detention where they may
have been raped, abused, tortured, and malnourished. Recently
released prisoners are reporting that holding facilities are
filled well above capacity with political prisoners held from
September 28. According to these sources, the military is
demanding bribes from prisoners' family members to ensure
their release.
4. (C) This morning, civilian sources confirmed reports that
the CNDD arrested Lieutenant Diakite Toumbah for his part in
the September 28 massacre. Around 1400, Embassy received
several reports of gunshots at Camp Alpha Yaya. Although
Embassy has not yet been able to verify them, there are
rumors that the shots were from Toumbah and a small group of
men who protect him. According to these sources, Toumbah and
his men escaped from the camp at around 1400, and their
whereabouts are currently unknown.
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COMMENT
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5. (SBU) Commercial activity has resumed, gas is being
delivered, and foodstuffs are starting to flow into Conakry
from the interior. However, Guineans do not seem to be going
back to business as usual. Embassy contacts all report that
they believe that it is a matter of time before Dadis is
removed from power, and that the U.S. and French position may
help move him out just a little sooner. Though no protests
are planned, the populace seems more convinced than ever that
it is time for Dadis to go.
BROKENSHIRE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/16/2019
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL ASEC GV
SUBJECT: CONAKRY CALM, REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN CAMP ALPHA
YAYA
REF: CONAKRY 0614
Classified By: ECONOFF BRIANA WARNER FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (U) Conakry continues to be outwardly calm, though
tensions among the Guinean populace remain high. Recent
statements by the US and French governments were seemingly
well received, though the general population has yet to
publically react. Embassy is not aware of any demonstrations
planned for the next two days.
2. (U) The Forces Vives met yesterday to discuss their
response to Blaise Compaore's visit and to lay out their
conditions for negotiation with the CNDD. The group seems to
be somewhat split over whether dialogue with the CNDD is even
possible. As such, they decided to not attend the ECOWAS
conference in Ouagadougou until three conditions are met: all
political prisoners are released, missing bodies are
returned, and the CNDD step down from power (reftel). A
representative of the Forces Vives will be attending the
International Contact Group meeting on Monday, October 12 in
Abuja to reiterate these conditions.
3. (U) Embassy is continuing to receive reports about
mistreatment of prisoners in the military camps and at
prisons. Several Guineans have claimed that their family
members or friends are being held in detention where they may
have been raped, abused, tortured, and malnourished. Recently
released prisoners are reporting that holding facilities are
filled well above capacity with political prisoners held from
September 28. According to these sources, the military is
demanding bribes from prisoners' family members to ensure
their release.
4. (C) This morning, civilian sources confirmed reports that
the CNDD arrested Lieutenant Diakite Toumbah for his part in
the September 28 massacre. Around 1400, Embassy received
several reports of gunshots at Camp Alpha Yaya. Although
Embassy has not yet been able to verify them, there are
rumors that the shots were from Toumbah and a small group of
men who protect him. According to these sources, Toumbah and
his men escaped from the camp at around 1400, and their
whereabouts are currently unknown.
--------------
COMMENT
--------------
5. (SBU) Commercial activity has resumed, gas is being
delivered, and foodstuffs are starting to flow into Conakry
from the interior. However, Guineans do not seem to be going
back to business as usual. Embassy contacts all report that
they believe that it is a matter of time before Dadis is
removed from power, and that the U.S. and French position may
help move him out just a little sooner. Though no protests
are planned, the populace seems more convinced than ever that
it is time for Dadis to go.
BROKENSHIRE