An intelligent look at war
A new book examines the use and abuse of military intelligence gathering in Africa
Military Intelligence
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Come play water pistols, the colonel said. It’ll be fun
In repressive Burma, the festival of Thingyan or New Year is the only time residents can let their hair down, dousing each other with water pistols as temperatures soar. With windows tightly closed, in the midst of a military convoy, we were hurtled through it.
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Musharraf begins Pakistan’s military musical chairs
Pakistan’s General Pervez Musharraf appointed a new military spy chief and made several other promotions on Friday, days after announcing his plan to step down as head of the army. Appointments are closely watched in Pakistan, as generals have ruled for more than half of the 60 years since the country was founded.
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MI links to gun-running
Military Intelligence may be using Ciskei to arm hit squads in the homeland and in the Western Cape, reports Louise Flanagan.
