EAC FREETOWN CONVENES ON PROPOSED LIBYAN UN DRAFT

C O N F I D E N T I A L FREETOWN 000012 SENSITIVE SIPDIS DEPT FOR AF/W, NEA, DS/ICI/CI, DS/IP/AF AND DS/IP/ITA E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/08/2019 TAGS: ASEC CASC IS PREL PTER UN SL SUBJECT: EAC FREETOWN CONVENES ON PROPOSED LIBYAN UN DRAFT RESOLUTION REF: STATE 01636 Classified By: RSO Kevin C. Mann for reasons 1.4 (c,d) ¶1. (SBU) Summary: Per reftel, Post convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 8 to review our security posture in advance of the potential USUN veto of Libya's proposed draft resolution on Gaza. The EAC was chaired by CDA, and attended by RSO, POL, MGMT, CONS, PAO, and Legatt. End Summary. ¶2. (C) Post EAC met on January 8, 2009 and discussed potential security risks to Embassy staff and American citizens. The EAC determined that there is currently no additional threat to U.S. personnel or facilities, and that the no change to the current security posture is required. ¶3. (C) Small demonstrations were previously anticipated for Friday January 9th, Saturday January 10th, and/or Sunday January 11th. If such demonstrations occur, they will likely be peaceful and pose no additional security risks. ¶4. (C) EAC determined that there is no need for a Consular warden message at this time, but will continue to monitor the situation. FEDZER