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Viewing cable 08KIGALI806, EAC MEETING - KIGALI

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08KIGALI806 2008-11-18 15:38 2011-08-24 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Kigali
R 181538Z NOV 08
FM AMEMBASSY KIGALI
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 5753
UNCLAS KIGALI 000806 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPT FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/IP/ITA, DS/SPC/MSG, AND AF/EX 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: AMGT ASEC KMSG KSEO
SUBJECT: EAC MEETING - KIGALI 
 
1.  (SBU) On November 17 and 18 2008, Post convened the 
Emergency Action Committee (EAC).  EAC discussed the planned 
nationwide demonstration in Rwanda, which is expected to be 
peaceful. 
 
2. (SBU) On November 19, 2008, citizens of Rwanda are 
planning a peaceful nationwide demonstration in response to 
the arrest of a Government of Rwanda (GOR) official by the 
German government.  It is expected travel within Kigali will 
be difficult due to the scale of the demonstration.  Several 
schools with international students will be closed as well as 
several Embassies in Kigali.  The EAC agreed that the U.S. 
Embassy will remain open but have granted leave to employees 
who are unable to get to work due to the demonstration and 
road blocks. 
 
3.  (SBU)  A security notice has been sent to the Embassy 
personnel recommending caution and to avoid the crowds. 
 
4.  (U)  POC is RSO Mareen Wray at 240-596-400 ext 2501 or 
240-0830-0542 (cell). 
SYMINGTON