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- Briefings will be for members of congressional committees that deal with armed services, foreign affairs and intelligence.
- Date of briefings: April 24, 2008
- The site was bombed by Israel in 2007
- The United Nations criticized Israel and the United States or undermining the due process of the nonproliferation program
- Syria denied United States allegations and accused the U.S. of complicity with the Israeli bombing campaign
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On April 24, 2008, the CIA delivered a brief to the U.S. Congress on intelligence allegedly showing that North Korea had helped Syria build a nuclear reactor similar to the Yongbyon nuclear facility that North Korea has operated intermittently since 1985. Both countries deny the allegations, which were last aired in September, 2007 in a Washington Post story by reporter Glenn Kessler.
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Doubts
Syria is known to have a very small-scale nuclear program, of a size similar to those at civilian research universities in the U.S. and elsewhere; but prior to the April 24 presentation, no evidence has been shown of nuclear capabilities of any military importance. Many experts cite a pattern of false or mistaken allegations of Mideast WMD capabilities by intelligence branches under the direction of the Bush administration. -
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North Korea Syria Nuclear Link Questions
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What is the approved religion of North Korea? 2 AnswersTraditionally, religion in North Korea primarily consists of Buddhism and Confucianism, and to a lesser extent, Christianity and syncretic Chondogyo. According ... read more -
Could an invasion of North Korea be justified? 6 AnswersThere are a couple of reasons for it, and a couple of reasons why we haven't already. We should because 1. They have shut themselves completely off from the w... read more -
What churches are allowed in North Korea? 4 AnswersQuoting from the FOXNews article about the women executed for passing out Bibles in North Korean: "The government has authorized four state churches, one Cathol... read more -
North Korea nuclear test: what for? 1 AnswerThis test was likely a demonstration of force, with or without intent. It was to show that North Korea is willing to go further with their arms program. read more
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