Former Iraqi spy chief captured

Former Iraqi spy chief Farouk Hijazi has been captured by US forces near the Syrian border, an American official said today.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2003 - 14:49

Former Iraqi spy chief Farouk Hijazi has been captured by US forces near the Syrian border, an American official said today.

Hijazi was the former regime’s ambassador to Tunisia and a senior intelligence operative, but he was not among the top 55 most wanted officials.

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