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February 25, 2011

The CIA's Secret War

William Lloyd-George, The Diplomat

AP Photo

In a clearing deep inside the Laotian jungle, a group of Hmong fall to the groundand beg me for help as soon asthey see me. Chor Her, a skinny man wearing torn camouflage, is the only one toremain standing. He salutes before joining the others on the muddy ground.

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TAGGED: Vietnam, Asia, CIA

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