German broadcaster WDR has accessed previously classified archives from Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, shedding light on early surveillance of Osama bin Laden’s activities. The documents indicate that German intelligence did not rely solely on public reporting, but also drew on technical surveillance, human intelligence sources, and diplomatic channels. According to the files, German services monitored bin Laden’s movements in Sudan bet…
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