Spy Cables

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What you need to know about Israeli spyware Pegasus
Israeli firm has been linked to governments exploiting its technology to spy on journalists, activists and politicians.
Published On 8 Feb 2022
From: The Listening Post
Assange: WikiLeaks founder one step closer to extradition
WikiLeaks founder suffers setback in legal fight against US extradition efforts. Plus, Turks turn to YouTube for news.
Video Duration 26 minutes 20 seconds
Published On 18 Dec 2021
UN calls for moratorium of AI that threatens human rights
The UN’s human rights office is urging action to put human rights guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
Published On 15 Sep 2021
Detained ‘UAE spy’ was working as a journalist in Turkey
The 45-year-old Jordanian was arrested in Turkey on Friday on suspicion of spying for the UAE.
Published On 20 Oct 2020

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou speaks to Al Jazeera about the US’s use of torture and his time in prison.

Secret documents, leaked from numerous intelligence agencies, offer rare insights into the interactions between spies.

What do the leaks tell us about spy communications and what effect will these leaks have on international relations?

In the first of two programmes, we assess the impact of Al Jazeera’s release of hundreds of classified documents.

Israeli intelligence enthusiastically tracks efforts in the Arab world to promote a state-sanctioned version of Islam.

South African intelligence accuse Israel of “fuelling insurrection”, selling arms and “appropriating” African resources.

Flood of missives from foreign agencies warn of al-Qaeda peril to country, but its own spies see little direct threat.

Secret intelligence documents leaked to Al Jazeera reveal loose surveillance regulations for spies.

Leaked cables reveal South Africa is relying on a spy in Russia to provide details on its own joint satellite programme.

Secret documents blame nuclear break-ins on Chinese spies, shooting down terrorism theory.

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