Czechs lose key Al Qaida intelligence source [Liberal media comprimises security for the west]

Geo-strategy Direct ^ | 10/09/02

[1bigdictator]

Czechs lose key Al Qaida intelligence source

The intelligence war against terrorism suffered a setback recently when a press disclosure in the Czech Republic led to the loss of an agent inside or close to the Al Qaida terrorist group, according to intelligence sources.

As part of an investigation of corruption within the Czech military intelligence service, a list of agents was disclosed to the press in early September.

One source attributed the leak to “sensationalistic” press outlets in Prague that published the list without regard for national security.

The Czech military intelligence service had been successful in penetrating Al Qaida based on its past agent work in the Arab world, according to the sources. One source said at least one person with links to Al Qaida was providing information to the Czech government. But that agent had been lost, the source said.

The Czech Republic is a NATO member and had been providing intelligence on Al Qaida to the United States.

The Czech military intelligence service had been successful in recruiting agents among Arab students who have studied at Czech universities and from among businessmen from the Middle East who travel frequently to the Czech republic.

[concerned about politics]

One source attributed the leak to “sensationalistic” press outlets in Prague that published the list without regard for national security.

Sounds like our liberal press. Secretly (in or case- openly) side with the enemy (and get out the Democrat vote).

[anymouse]

ping

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[piasa]

fyi

[knighthawk]

Thanks for the ping.

[Nebr FAL owner]

Dang it were's the barf alert or wear a welding helmet alert ? sheesh

[Lion's Cub]

Could all the denials about Atta meeting al Ani in Prague have been meant to protect this source?

I don't know, but I kind of doubt it. The article says

As part of an investigation of corruption within the Czech military intelligence service, a list of agents was disclosed to the press in early September.

If the life of an agent hung in the balance, I don't think the Czech government and the WH would have confirmed the meeting. Just my opinion.

[piasa]

fyi

[slimer]

As part of an investigation of corruption within the Czech military intelligence service, a list of agents was disclosed to the press in early September.

VS

One source attributed the leak to “sensationalistic” press outlets in Prague that published the list without regard for national security.

Come on, what did you expect? These two things are DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED to one another. Sounds like a set up to me.