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Reference ID	Created	Released	Classification	Origin
09CONAKRY502	2009-08-26 14:28	2011-08-30 01:44	SECRET	Embassy Conakry

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RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHRY #0502/01 2381428
ZNY SSSSS ZZH
R 261428Z AUG 09
FM AMEMBASSY CONAKRY
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 3964
INFO RUEABND/DEA WASHDC
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHINGTON DC
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC
RHMFISS/HQ USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE

S E C R E T CONAKRY 000502 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ATA 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/26/2029 
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PMIL KDEM SNAR GV
SUBJECT: SUSPECTED FORMER GOG NARCO-TRAFFICKERS POSSIBLY NO 
LONGER FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES 
 
REF: 08 CONAKRY 0184 
 
Classified By: RSO Philip W. Nazelrod for reason 1.4 (b) and (d) 
 
¶1.  (C)  A Ministry of Security source reveals the CNDD,s 
decision to release and/or not prosecute for narcotics 
trafficking former ranking leaders of the Ministry of 
Security under Lansana Conte,s regime.  The CNDD does, 
however, intend to prosecute for narcotics offenses a former 
founding member of the CNDD and long-time Lansana Conte 
advisor. 
 
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The Triumvirate Survives 
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¶2.  (S)  Gaining international notoriety for orchestrating 
the farcical incineration of narcotics - including 390 kilos 
of cocaine - in April 2008 (reftel), the former Minister of 
Security Beau Kieta, former National Director of Police Sekou 
Mohamed Bangoura, and former Assistant Director of Guinea,s 
Anti-Drug Unit (OCAD) Djakariou Cisse may soon be released 
from detention.  According to a high-ranking Ministry of 
Security (MOS) contact, the Ministry of Justice (led by 
Minister Siba Loholamou) recently decided to not prosecute 
(or reduce the charges) pending against the trio. 
 
 
¶3.  (C)  Former Minister of Security, Beau Kieta, is no 
longer charged with narcotics trafficking.  His case was 
dismissed from the criminal court and transferred to the 
correctional tribunal (a lower court system for lesser 
crimes).  It is unclear what charges are pending against 
Kieta. 
 
 
 
¶4.  (C)  Sekou Mohamed Bangoura, one of Guinea,s most 
notorious alleged traffickers, will be released from 
detention with no charges filed.  Reportedly, Bangoura is 
cashing in on the fact that he is related to Minister of 
State for Presidential Security Claude Pivi (aka Coplan). 
The exact relationship Bangoura enjoys with Pivi is unknown, 
but sources indicate Minister Loholamou is struggling 
(ethically and politically) with the decision to release 
Bangoura.  (Note: It remains unclear who exactly made the 
decision ordering his release. End Note). 
 
 
¶5.  (C)  Djakariou Cisse was reportedly released without 
charges because his spouse, Cisse Souadou, wielded her 
influence within the Ministry of Justice.  She is listed as a 
sitting judge within the Ministry and is responsible for 
hearing narco-trafficking cases.  Prior to the coup, she was 
the Chief of Cabinet (third in command) at the Ministry of 
Reconciliation. 
 
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One Who Didn,t Get Away 
----------------------- 
 
 
¶6.  (C)  Colonel Cheick Tidiane Camara, an original member of 
the CNDD and former advisor to President Lansana Conte, will 
be charged with narcotics trafficking.  Camara was believed 
to be supported by Mougnet Donzo, former commander of the 
Presidential Guard (Red Berets) during Conte,s regime. 
 
 
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Comment 
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¶7.  (S)  If the information is correct, it provides further 
evidence of the CNDD,s unwillingness to prosecute former 
members of the GOG for narcotics trafficking who benefit from 
relationships with powerful CNDD leaders.  Particularly 
disturbing is Bangoura,s potential release based, at least 
in part, on his relationship with Pivi.  Pivi already 
demonstrated his ability to challenge the CNDD when his Red 
Berets successfully raided the Ministry of High Crimes (under 
Minister Tiegboro Camara) to release a group of Red Berets 
accused of banditry.  Minister of Justice Loholamou appears 
quite uneasy with the decision to release Bangoura - and for 
good cause.  If Bangoura is released, it may cement Pivi,s 
 
power to manipulate and control the CNDD and key ministries. 
Additionally, many ranking members of the Ministry of 
Security may view Bangoura,s release as an affront which 
will assuredly add to the apathy already manifested within 
the civilian police force. 
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