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In 2003, Abu Omar was kidnapped by CIA agents in Italy on suspicion of being involved with al Qaeda. He was transported to Egypt, where he was tortured by Egyptian intelligence services. Abu Omar was later released, only to be recaptured after speaking about his experience in Egypt.

In the , Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Fellow Peter Bergen uses Abu Omar’s story to explore the CIA’s extraordinary rendition program. Bergen also since 1995 with the help of Program Associate Katherine Tiedemann.

Join the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation for an in-depth look at extraordinary rendition with Peter Bergen and Katherine Tiedemann. Following the discussion, Mother Jones DC Bureau Chief David Corn will lead a robust Q&A session.

Participants

• Peter Bergen
  Schwartz Senior Fellow, Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation
  Terrorism Analyst, CNN

• Katherine Tiedemann
  Program Associate, American Strategy Program
  Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation

• David Corn (Moderator)
  DC Bureau Chief
  Mother Jones