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04-25-03, 07:39 AM
Former Iraqi Spy Chief Taken Into Custody
By JOHN J. LUMPKIN
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Iraqi spy chief Farouk Hijazi has been captured by U.S forces in Iraq, a U.S. official said Friday.
Hijazi is Iraq's ambassador to Tunisia and a former senior intelligence operative, although he was not among the top 55 most wanted officials.
Hijazi, who also has served as Iraq's ambassador to Turkey, is considered a prize catch.
Hijazi allegedly met with Osama bin Laden in Kandahar, a region in southeastern Afghanistan where the al Qaida had training camps, U.S. officials have said. It's not known what might have been discussed at the December 1998 meeting.
Iraqi officials denied Hijazi met with bin Laden.
Sempers,
Roger
By JOHN J. LUMPKIN
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Iraqi spy chief Farouk Hijazi has been captured by U.S forces in Iraq, a U.S. official said Friday.
Hijazi is Iraq's ambassador to Tunisia and a former senior intelligence operative, although he was not among the top 55 most wanted officials.
Hijazi, who also has served as Iraq's ambassador to Turkey, is considered a prize catch.
Hijazi allegedly met with Osama bin Laden in Kandahar, a region in southeastern Afghanistan where the al Qaida had training camps, U.S. officials have said. It's not known what might have been discussed at the December 1998 meeting.
Iraqi officials denied Hijazi met with bin Laden.
Sempers,
Roger