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Sunday 26 May 2013

The Megrahi Cables

The Megrahi Cables

Wikileaks: Inside story of Megrahi's return home

COLONEL Muammar al-Gaddafi's motive for giving a hero's welcome to freed Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi is revealed today in secret US diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks and seen by The Scotsman.

WikiLeaks Megrahi cables: Libyan officials "disappointed" with Megrahi reception, working behind scenes to prevent September 1 repeat

This is the text of a US diplomatic cable about the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, obtained by WikiLeaks and made available to The Scotsman.

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WikiLeaks Megrahi cables: Qadhafi personally welcomes Lockerbie bomber

This is the text of a US diplomatic cable about the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, obtained by WikiLeaks and made available to The Scotsman.

WikiLeaks Megrahi cables: Megrahi returns to Libya accompanied by Saif al-Islam

This is the text of a US diplomatic cable about the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, obtained by WikiLeaks and made available to The Scotsman.

WikiLeaks Megrahi cables: Demarche delivered: Encouraging a measured response to Megrahi's release

This is the text of a US diplomatic cable about the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, obtained by WikiLeaks and made available to The Scotsman.

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