A secret CIA document shows that British and Libyans worked together to arrange the removal of a terror suspect to Tripoli
Documents found in Tripoli suggest that MI6 enjoyed a close relationship with Gaddafi's intelligence services. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian
Evidence that British intelligence agencies mounted their own "rendition" operation in collaboration with Muammar Gaddafi's security services has emerged with the discovery of a cache of Libyan government papers in an abandoned office building in Tripoli.
A secret CIA document found among the haul shows that the British and Libyans worked together to arrange for a terrorism suspect to be removed from Hong Kong to Tripoli – along with his wife and children – despite the risk that they would be tortured. The wording of the document suggests the CIA was not involved in the planning of the rendition operation, but was eager to become engaged during its execution and offered financial support.
