Egypt’s new vice president, Omar Suleiman, has been heading up negotiations with the opposition. He’s also been described as “the CIA’s man in Cairo.” Lisa Hajjar, associate professor at University of California at Santa Barbara, examines Mr. Suleiman’s relationship with our government and his role in controversial U.S. rendition and interrogation operations in Egypt.
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Comments [5]
I thought Hosni Mubarak was CIA:s man in Egypt, but in these turbulent times, as opposed to the cold war, a few different men on each side might be the optimal option.
Very important information...thank you Leonard Lopate and wnyc for this informative news piece.
This was an amazing story and a terrifying expose on Suleiman.
Egypt is about to have a torturer for a president! I'm sure Washington is pleased.
Suleiman personally tortured prisoners? I'd been thinking I could see him as a transitional figure, but not after hearing this.
The CIA chief in Egypt may resign, according to wnyc.
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