GUINEA IN THE AFTERMATH

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000766 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PGOV ECON EFIN ASEC GV SUBJECT: GUINEA IN THE AFTERMATH -------------- SEARCHING FOR TOUMBA -------------- ¶1. Rumors continue to circulate as to the condition of CNDD President Moussa Dadis Camara after he was shot by his aide-de-camp, Aboubacar "Toumba" Diakite. Toumba's whereabouts remain unknown, but it is believed he is still in Guinea. Local reporting is listing the attack as a failed coup attempt. The GoG is offering a "substantial reward" to any news that may lead to the capture of Toumba. Rumors of Toumba sightings and military infighting continue to spread throughout Conakry, but no reports have been confirmed. -------------- FORCES VIVES REACTION -------------- ¶2. Opinion as to how to proceed among the Forces Vives is divided due to the uncertain condition and possible return of Dadis. Jean Marie Dore, spokesperson of the Forces Vives, condemned the assassination attempt and reiterated the urgent need for Guinea to return to constitutional rule. Aboubacar Sylla, head of communications for the Forces Vives, wished for a speedy recovery for Dadis. Sylla stated that it is necessary for Dadis to return in order to continue dialogue and mediation efforts between the CNDD and the Forces Vives. ¶3. Others among the Forces Vives do not support the possibility of Dadis' return. Cellou Dalein Diallo, president of UFDG party, expressed his hopes that interim CNDD President Sekouba Konate would be inclined to end the crisis and immediately begin a framework for a transitional government. Diallo notes Konate's high level of respect among the armed forces and his lack of visible political ambitions, in contrast to Dadis. -------------- ECOWAS REACTION -------------- ¶4. On December 4, ECOWAS issued a statement noting the grave security situation in Guinea. The organization holds the factionalism and instability of the armed forces as responsible for the incidents of December 3. ECOWAS reiterated its call for a transitional government with plans for elections by early 2010, an election free of CNDD candidates. The message concludes with a promise by ECOWAS to not stand by while the security situation further deteriorates. -------------- ARRESTS MADE, OTHERS ESCAPE -------------- ¶5. Various military members were arrested for their role in the attack against Dadis and Minister of High Crimes and Banditry Moussa Tiegboro Camara. All of the arrested are believed to be affiliated with Toumba. A member of the military, name only given as Magassouba, was arrested and charged with throwing the grenade that wounded Tiegboro in the December 3 skirmish. Tiegboro is receiving medical treatment in Morocco alongside Dadis. The CNDD also announced the capture of the commander of the Koundoura Barracks (site of the skirmish),Mohamed Camara, and three cohorts as they attempted to cross the Guinea-Sierra Leone border. No specifics were given as to the individual charges. MOLLER UNCLASSIFIED ÀÁüø hrqÃ’h‚&G^w ‚”®¯Ã…ÆÖý  4 I ^ _ Å“ á # a Â¥ æ + m n „ úúúú úúú úúúú úúú úúúú úúú úúúú úúú úgd‚„ Å¡ ° ± ô 7 s ¶ ï 1 v ¸ ÃŽ Ï R—Û\}~Žž® ¯í'kªúú úúúú úúú úúúú úúú úúúú úúú úúúú úú gd‚ªí-l‚Æ’Ÿ»×Ø _£Þ"f£ä&g� —ËœÀÁúúú úúú úúú úúúú úúú úúúú úúú ú gd‚21�h
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