Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09LUANDA391
2009-06-22 16:40:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Luanda
Cable title:
EAC REVIEWS SECURITY PLANNING
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UNCLAS LUANDA 000391
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR AF/S, DS/IP/AF, CA/OCS, AND DS/DSS/OSAC
PRETORIA FOR HQ REGION SIX, MCESG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC AEMR CASC PREL KSAC AO
SUBJECT: EAC REVIEWS SECURITY PLANNING
REF: SECSTATE 058636
UNCLAS LUANDA 000391
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR AF/S, DS/IP/AF, CA/OCS, AND DS/DSS/OSAC
PRETORIA FOR HQ REGION SIX, MCESG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC AEMR CASC PREL KSAC AO
SUBJECT: EAC REVIEWS SECURITY PLANNING
REF: SECSTATE 058636
1. (SBU) CDA convened Emergency Action Committee (EAC) members on
15 June to discuss security planning for annual Independence Day
events as directed in reftel. The following offices were
represented: POL/ECON, CONS, PAO, MGT, POL/MIL, USDAO, USAID, CLO,
and RSO.
2. (SBU) EAC first reviewed the availability of information
pertaining to threats, including the threat of civil unrest,
directed against any U.S. facilities, personnel, or sponsored events
in Angola. RSO then briefed EAC on security planning for the
official reception to be held on 02 July, confirming that all
elements of the security force (Marines, Surveillance Detection
Unit, and Local Guards) will be adequately staffed and that host
country police support will be robust.
3. (SBU) Likewise, any issues related to the Sixth Annual community
celebration and cookout to be held 05 July will be reviewed at an
upcoming meeting of Angola's Overseas Security Advisory Council, to
be hosted by Maersk Angola on 26 June. As always, any updated
Worldwide Caution or other travel advice for the public will be
immediately disseminated via our Warden system.
4. (SBU) The EAC determined that the security posture for these
planned events is appropriate for our current threat levels. Point
of contact for this message is RSO Keith LaRochelle, telephone +244
22 264-1112, or email: LarochelleKR2@state.gov.
MOZENA
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR AF/S, DS/IP/AF, CA/OCS, AND DS/DSS/OSAC
PRETORIA FOR HQ REGION SIX, MCESG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC AEMR CASC PREL KSAC AO
SUBJECT: EAC REVIEWS SECURITY PLANNING
REF: SECSTATE 058636
1. (SBU) CDA convened Emergency Action Committee (EAC) members on
15 June to discuss security planning for annual Independence Day
events as directed in reftel. The following offices were
represented: POL/ECON, CONS, PAO, MGT, POL/MIL, USDAO, USAID, CLO,
and RSO.
2. (SBU) EAC first reviewed the availability of information
pertaining to threats, including the threat of civil unrest,
directed against any U.S. facilities, personnel, or sponsored events
in Angola. RSO then briefed EAC on security planning for the
official reception to be held on 02 July, confirming that all
elements of the security force (Marines, Surveillance Detection
Unit, and Local Guards) will be adequately staffed and that host
country police support will be robust.
3. (SBU) Likewise, any issues related to the Sixth Annual community
celebration and cookout to be held 05 July will be reviewed at an
upcoming meeting of Angola's Overseas Security Advisory Council, to
be hosted by Maersk Angola on 26 June. As always, any updated
Worldwide Caution or other travel advice for the public will be
immediately disseminated via our Warden system.
4. (SBU) The EAC determined that the security posture for these
planned events is appropriate for our current threat levels. Point
of contact for this message is RSO Keith LaRochelle, telephone +244
22 264-1112, or email: LarochelleKR2@state.gov.
MOZENA