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09CONAKRY79
2009-01-29 16:33:00
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Embassy Conakry
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DADIS EXPLAINS REASONS FOR IDI AMIN'S ARREST
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UNCLAS CONAKRY 000079
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM ASEC GV
SUBJECT: DADIS EXPLAINS REASONS FOR IDI AMIN'S ARREST
REF: CONAKRY 075
UNCLAS CONAKRY 000079
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM ASEC GV
SUBJECT: DADIS EXPLAINS REASONS FOR IDI AMIN'S ARREST
REF: CONAKRY 075
1. (U) Moussa Dadis Camara, President of the National
Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD),appeared on
national television the evening of January 28 to explain his
decision to fire Aboubacar Sidiki Camara, aka Idi Amin
(reftel). Idi Amin was present throughout the broadcast.
According to Dadis, Idi Amin had flouted presidential
authority by refusing to postpone the ceremony that installed
him as the Permanent Minister Secretary General of the CNDD.
Dadis had apparently ordered Idi Amin to hold the ceremony
later. Dadis said that Idi Amin was ungrateful, pointing out
that he had neglected to specifically name Dadis in his
speech as is common practice. Instead, Idi Amin apparently
only referred to the CNDD, and failed to mention the
president of the republic.
2. (U) Continuing, Dadis accused Idi Amin of being "proud,
pretentious, and pompous." He challenged Idi Amin to prove
that he is the military's only intellectual and then demanded
that he prove the legitimacy of the academic degrees and
certificates he claims to possess. Dadis added that when he
was first considering the decree to relieve Idi of his new
post, he considered firing him from the gendarmerie as well,
but then decided against it in consideration of Idi's family
and children. Finally, Dadis accused the internet news site
Guinee24.com of publishing false information.
3. (U) Following these statements, Dadis asked Idi Amin to
respond. Idi reportedly acknowledged his mistake and asked
for forgiveness. He thanked the president for his mercy and
affirmed his loyalty.
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COMMENT
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4. (SBU) Dadis' comportment during recent public appearances
has been increasingly aggressive and militant. He may be
becoming more comfortable with power and quick to wield his
authority. However, the population seems to be viewing these
developments with some trepidation. END COMMENT.
RASPOLIC
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM ASEC GV
SUBJECT: DADIS EXPLAINS REASONS FOR IDI AMIN'S ARREST
REF: CONAKRY 075
1. (U) Moussa Dadis Camara, President of the National
Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD),appeared on
national television the evening of January 28 to explain his
decision to fire Aboubacar Sidiki Camara, aka Idi Amin
(reftel). Idi Amin was present throughout the broadcast.
According to Dadis, Idi Amin had flouted presidential
authority by refusing to postpone the ceremony that installed
him as the Permanent Minister Secretary General of the CNDD.
Dadis had apparently ordered Idi Amin to hold the ceremony
later. Dadis said that Idi Amin was ungrateful, pointing out
that he had neglected to specifically name Dadis in his
speech as is common practice. Instead, Idi Amin apparently
only referred to the CNDD, and failed to mention the
president of the republic.
2. (U) Continuing, Dadis accused Idi Amin of being "proud,
pretentious, and pompous." He challenged Idi Amin to prove
that he is the military's only intellectual and then demanded
that he prove the legitimacy of the academic degrees and
certificates he claims to possess. Dadis added that when he
was first considering the decree to relieve Idi of his new
post, he considered firing him from the gendarmerie as well,
but then decided against it in consideration of Idi's family
and children. Finally, Dadis accused the internet news site
Guinee24.com of publishing false information.
3. (U) Following these statements, Dadis asked Idi Amin to
respond. Idi reportedly acknowledged his mistake and asked
for forgiveness. He thanked the president for his mercy and
affirmed his loyalty.
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COMMENT
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4. (SBU) Dadis' comportment during recent public appearances
has been increasingly aggressive and militant. He may be
becoming more comfortable with power and quick to wield his
authority. However, the population seems to be viewing these
developments with some trepidation. END COMMENT.
RASPOLIC