The FBI spied on Nelson Mandela when the legendary South African leader arrived in the United States in June 1990, according to newly released files exclusively obtained by Al Jazeera. A May 30, 1990, FBI memo from the Atlanta field office to then–FBI Director William Sessions about the upcoming visit noted that the bureau had cultivated a new confidential informant - either directly within Mandelas inner circle or closely affiliated with his entourage - who had provided logistical information about Mandelas travel itinerary. alj.am/1ourbAY
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 00:39:14 +0000
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