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| Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09STATE107849 | 2009-10-18 20:55:00 | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | Secretary of State |
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MGGV01: GUINEA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
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1. (SBU) The junta leader released a note through the Guinean Foreign Ministry to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). In the message, Dadis refused to renounce in writing that he would run for president in 2010. Dadis noted he will discuss the issue with Burkina Faso President Compaor in coming weeks, effectively postponing resolution of the issue. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 2. (SBU) ECOWAS President Chambas affirmed the next step is for Compaor to visit Guinea or host the parties in Ouagadougou. Chambas predicted the AU Peace and Security Committee will support ECOWAS's October 17 Communiqu recommendation to place weapons sanctions on Guinea. (MGGV01/Embassy Abuja telcon) 3. (SBU) There are rumors of threats to the Chinese Ambassador after media reports highlighted an alleged $7 billion Chinese investment in Guinea's mining sector. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) SECURITY STATUS STILL CALM; EVACUEES CONTINUE EXODUS -------------------------- -------------------------- 4. (SBU) No demonstrations have been announced in Conakry. The operational status of the U.S. and other foreign missions has not changed since last reports. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 5. (SBU) The DAO Operations Coordinator departed country October 17. The acting DCM and economic officer are scheduled to depart October 18 for Paris. The acting Peace Corps Country Director will remain in Conakry for one week to close administrative affairs. (MGGV01/Embassy Conakry telcon) 6. (U) Additional updates are available through our Intellipedia portal on the classified system at: http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Cris is_Guinea. CLINTON |