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Viewing cable 08CONAKRY795, CONAKRY 1500 EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 24, 2008

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08CONAKRY795 2008-12-24 14:10 2011-08-26 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Conakry
O 241410Z DEC 08
FM AMEMBASSY CONAKRY
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3258
INFO ECOWAS COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY DAKAR IMMEDIATE 
AMEMBASSY FREETOWN IMMEDIATE 
HQ USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE IMMEDIATE
HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS CONAKRY 000795 
 
DEPT FOR S/ES-O, DS/IP/AF, DS/DSS/ITA, AF/EX 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ASEC GV
 
SUBJECT: CONAKRY 1500 EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 24, 2008 
 
1. (U) Charge Raspolic convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) 
on December 24, 2008 at 0830 for an update on the current security 
situation in Guinea. EAC members present included CDA, DCM, RSO, 
CONS, DAO, IMO, MGT, PAO, POL/ECON, RAO, AID, and Peace Corps. 
 
2. (U) The EAC again reviewed post's security posture and 
determined: 
 
A. Gbessia Airport is still operating on a regular schedule. 
B. Air France flights have been cancelled for today and diverted to 
Dakar. 
C. Air Brussels and Air Senegal have cancelled their flights. 
D. Embassy is still open to essential American Staff. 
E. Local Guard Force, residential and facilities are fully staffed. 
F. Key traffic routes within the city are still open. 
G. Traffic is circulating through Castro Bridge and KM36 city 
limits. 
 
3. (U) The EAC decided to: 
 
A. Maintain increased security patrols around residences, Mission 
facilities and vehicle routes used by Mission staff. 
B. Cancel holiday gatherings on 12/25/2008 - 12/26/2008. RSO will 
revisit scheduled celebration on 12/27/2008 and determine security 
situation prior to event. 
C. Post will communicate via Handheld Radio and mobile telephones 
updates as needed. 
 
4. (U) Unless the situation dictates otherwise, the next EAC is 
scheduled for the morning of December 29, 2008. No direct threat to 
American or Foreign citizens has occurred, and post does not believe 
voluntary or authorized departure warrants consideration at this 
point.