MGMG01: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING THE

UNCLAS STATE 025552 SIPDIS INFORM CONSULS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT MG SUBJECT: MGMG01: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING THE SITUATION IN MADAGASCAR ¶1. As of 0800 EDT on 03/18/09 the Executive Secretary directed the Bureau of African Affairs to establish a Monitoring Group regarding the situation in Madagascar. The Monitoring Group will operate virtually with support from the Operations Center, but will be prepared to upgrade to physical staffing should events warrant. ¶2. The Monitoring Group Coordinator will be Maria Beyzerov of the Bureau of African Affairs. Representatives from AF, CA, DS, P, and M will participate in the Monitoring Group; additional bureaus or offices may be added to the group as needed. ¶3. All cables and other documents relating to this Monitoring Group should include the SIPDIS caption. Reporting cables should include MGMG01 on the subject line as well as the following tags: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, KFLO, MARR, PREL, PINR, AMGT, MG. ¶4. A Madagascar classified webpage, which includes Monitoring Group situation reports, is available at http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Cris is Madagascar Please note that this web address is case sensitive. ¶5. Embassy Khartoum should take the following actions immediately if they have not already been completed: (a) Provide by email the office and residence phone numbers of all country team members and other key officers who will have action responsibilities during this crisis. Please direct these emails to SES-O@state.gov. (b) Participate in daily conference calls and provide situation reports by email or cable, as required, for as long as the Monitoring Group is in operation. (c) Review post's Emergency Action Plan (including tripwires),update the F-77 report of potential evacuees, and ensure the Evacuation Management System (EMS) contains the most recent information on staff present at post. ¶6. Minimize considered. CLINTON