“Rendition was totally counterproductive”
Former CIA Officer Sabrina de Sousa
Abu Omar
De Sousa is not alleged to have kidnapped Omar herself, but is said to have “helped make false documents to mislead investigators”. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY
“Secret intelligence gives the Government a vital edge in tackling some of the most difficult problems we face… intelligence forewarns us of threats to our national security; helps the Government promote international stability; provides support and protection to our forces; contributes to our economic health; and strengthens our efforts against terrorism and serious crime.”
Prime Minister Tony Blair
The UK intelligence machinery includes the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the Security Service (MI5: Military Intelligence, Section 5), the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), as well as the Defence Intelligence (DI). Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY
“I continue to have a strong feeling that Hammarskjold’s death was not an accident.”
Richard Goldstone — Former chief prosecutor for the U.N. war crimes tribunals in Rwanda and Yugoslavia
Former chief prosecutor for the U.N. war crimes tribunals in Rwanda and YugoslaviaFormer chief prosecutor for the U.N. war crimes tribunals in Rwanda and YugoslaviaU.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to propose reopening an inquiry into allegations that former U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld was assassinated by a South African paramilitary organization supported by the CIA and British intelligence and Belgian mercenaries. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“We were dragged along by a French enthusiasm to intervene, and the mission then moved from protecting people in Benghazi, who arguably were not at the kind of threat that was then being presented… Indeed, on the basis of the evidence we took, the threat to the people of Benghazi was grossly overstated.”
Crispin Blunt — chairman of the UK parliamentary committee
A further insight into French motivations was provided in freedom of information disclosure by the United States State Department in December 2015. Besides self-interests, Sarkozy’s plans were driven by a desire to gain a greater share of Libya oil production, as well as the fear that Gaddafi would establish a pan-African currency based on the Libyan golden Dinar, which was seen as a direct threat to France as the dominant power in Francophone Africa. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today Continue reading
“President Obama’s approach has bought Israeli more time than any military strike — on Iranian nuclear facilities — ever could.”
Meir Dagan — Former director of the Mossad
Meir Dagan — Former director of the Mossad
Meir Dagan initially served as a National Security Adviser to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Dagan became Director-General of Mossad in August 2002. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“CIA spies and operatives could have gotten caught, tortured, and killed because of Hillary Clinton’s actions.”
U.S. Representative Will Hurd
On July 7 2016, Congressman Will Hurd — who is an ex undercover CIA Officer — got pissed at James Comey for not recommending indictment of Hillary Clinton over her private email server scandal. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY
“After the fall of the regime, Haftar’s ambition worried the new authorities. The inaction of Tripoli in this fight against extremist groups has given him more popularity. After three years of targeted assassinations of security forces, his operations against Islamist militia won him more support from army leaders who feel the central authorities have done very little to protect them and protect the country.”
Marine Casalis — FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Libya
General Khalifa Haftar
According to some recently leaked information, General Khalifa Haftar is backed by French, British and US forces. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“I think the strip is harmless. The censorship was unnecessary.”
Cartoonist Stephan Pastis
On Thursday 28 (July 2017), the comic strip “Pearls Before Swine” was censored in newspapers. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY
“We know Isis has a very commercial eye. They need to raise revenue, so I would certainly say it’s a distinct possibility that Isis may be involved in sending migrants to southern Europe .”
Tim Morris — Executive director of police services at Interpol
Anti-mafia prosecutors in Catania are investigating the possibility that Cosa Nostra is supplying assault weapons to organised crime syndicates from north Africa and firearms into the hands of extremists in western Europe. If true, it is VERY worrisome, for obvious and not so obvious reasons. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“You have a presidential candidate who is, in fact, asking the Russians to engage in American politics. I think that’s beyond the pale… He is truly not qualified to be president of the United States.”
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta
Leon Panetta
On Wednesday (July 27 2016), Donald Trump has been calling on Russia to hack Hillary Clinton’s emails. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
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