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Viewing cable 07RANGOON914, EMBASSY CONVENES EAC AND TOWN HALL MEETINGS

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07RANGOON914 2007-09-27 01:19 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Rangoon
VZCZCXRO9176
OO RUEHBZ RUEHCHI RUEHDT RUEHHM RUEHNH
DE RUEHGO #0914/01 2700119
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 270119Z SEP 07
FM AMEMBASSY RANGOON
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6563
INFO RUCNASE/ASEAN MEMBER COLLECTIVE
RUEHGG/UN SECURITY COUNCIL COLLECTIVE
RUEHBY/AMEMBASSY CANBERRA 0538
RUEHNE/AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI 4070
RUEHUL/AMEMBASSY SEOUL 7628
RUEHKO/AMEMBASSY TOKYO 5185
RHHMUNA/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI
RUEHGV/USMISSION GENEVA 3319
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK 0974
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC
RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS
RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHDC
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 RANGOON 000914 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR EAP/MLS; INR/EAP; S/ES-O/CMS; CA/OCS/ACS; 
DS/IP/EAP, DS/ITA, DSCC 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
SUBJECT: EMBASSY CONVENES EAC AND TOWN HALL MEETINGS 
 
REF: RANGOON 911 AND PREVIOUS 
 
1.  (SBU)  Summary.  The Embassy on September 25 held an EAC 
meeting to discuss security given the current political 
situation.  The EAC agreed that the Embassy's security 
posture was sufficient given the current political situation. 
 The EAC recommended town hall meetings to discuss recent 
developments with local employees and American citizens. 
Accordingly, we hosted on September 26 two town hall 
meetings; more than 150 American citizens attended.  Embassy 
officials clarified the facts of the current political 
situation, explained basic security measures, and addressed 
questions and concerns.  RSO advised American citizens to 
avoid demonstrations and large crowds, and instead seek 
shelter away from the protests.  Charge emphasized that we 
will continue to pass information to American citizens in a 
timely fashion and urged people to be aware of their own 
personal security.  End Summary. 
 
EAC Meeting Convened 
-------------------- 
 
2.  (SBU) On September 25, the Emergency Action Committee 
(EAC) for American Embassy Rangoon met to discuss the 
security situation in Burma in light of ongoing protests that 
have become more political in tone (Reftel).  The EAC agreed 
that the Embassy's current precautions and security posture 
were sufficient but made the following recommendations: 
 
--American Staff should increase radio checks on the Embassy 
E&E network; 
--All employees should have sufficient food and water 
available in their residences in the event that sheltering in 
place became necessary; 
--and all employees should stay alert to the daily changes in 
the movements of anti-government protests, avoid areas of 
mass demonstrations, and report any security incidents and 
problems. 
 
Discussing the Current Situation 
-------------------------------- 
 
3.  (SBU)  Per the EAC's recommendation, Embassy Rangoon 
hosted on September 26 two Town Hall meetings for local staff 
and American citizens to discuss the current political 
situation.  More than 150 American citizens attended.  The 
Charge opened the meeting by explaining that Embassy 
officials wanted to provide factual information to Amcits 
hearing many rumors about the current political situation. 
She emphasized that we would continue to pass information to 
Americans in a timely fashion, while requesting patience as 
we tried to restore full communications now that we had moved 
into our new Embassy. Our officers continue to work with both 
Washington and local authorities to resolve the communication 
issues as quickly as possible. 
 
4.  (SBU) Poloff then addressed the group, explaining the 
current situation.  Noting that while the demonstrations, 
which began on September 19, have grown in size, he 
emphasized that news reports of 100,000 protestors were 
greatly exaggerated.  Embassy officials observed most of the 
demonstrations, he explained, and saw at most 10,000 
demonstrators at the peak of the protests.  Several thousand 
people often observe these protests daily.  Since September 
19, the demonstrations have become increasingly political, 
with more civilians and political activists, holding 
political banners and chanting political slogans, joining the 
protests daily.  Poloff also reported that we had not 
observed any significant uniformed presence at the 
demonstrations nor arrests or violence associated with the 
recent demonstrations led by monks.  However, he added that 
he saw armed military troops gathering downtown the evening 
of September 25. 
 
5.  (SBU) Although the demonstrations have not been violent, 
RSO informed American citizens that they should be aware of 
 
RANGOON 00000914  002 OF 002 
 
 
their personal security and recommended that they avoid the 
protests.  There is little danger from the actual protestors, 
he explained, but a safety threat exists as the police have 
no crowd control capability.  If people see crowds, they 
should seek shelter in a safe place.  RSO also explained that 
the Embassy had no additional information on the curfew or 
the restrictions on gatherings of more than five people, but 
were requesting clarification and would pass along 
information received.  The restriction on groups was not new, 
Charge noted, but has tended to be selectively enforced.  He 
emphasized that people should use common sense, avoid 
dangerous situations, and report any security incidents to 
the Embassy. 
 
Answering Amcits' Concerns 
-------------------------- 
 
6.  (SBU)  Several Amcits inquired about the Embassy's 
communications system, noting that they have been unable to 
get through.  We passed them a different embassy phone number 
-- 95-1-650-006 -- which should rollover calls to the next 
available line.  We acknowledged the phones had frequently 
been busy and pledged to do our utmost to resolve the 
problems quickly.  Conoff noted that the Department would 
likely release a new public announcement shortly.  We will 
post the information online and disseminate it through the 
warden system.  Conoff also encouraged all Americans to 
register with the Embassy; afterwards more than 20 did. 
 
7.  (SBU)  One American, noting that some schools are closed 
for security reasons, asked for the Embassy's recommendations 
regarding school closures.  Charge explained that the RSO has 
been providing updated security information to the schools so 
that the administrations and parents can make informed 
decisions about classes.  We subsequently learned that one 
school decided to close until mid-October, moving up a 
scheduled break. 
 
8.  (SBU)  Several participants asked about possible 
evacuation plans.  The Charge replied that the current 
situation did not warrant an evacuation; and the Embassy 
would continue to monitor and assess the situation to keep 
Amcits informed.  If the security situation deteriorates and 
foreigners become targets, the Embassy will advise Amcits 
about departing the country.  Until then, individuals should 
remain vigilant about their own individual security.  One 
asked whether they could take refuge at the Embassy.  Charge 
explained that we were not equipped to house large numbers of 
people, and said people should be safe in their own homes. 
We advised them to stock up on water and food.  RSO 
reiterated that people should avoid crowds and seek shelter 
in a safe location.  An American citizen spoke up at the 
conclusion, stating that people should stay close to home for 
the next week and see how the demonstrations play out. 
VILLAROSA